Director, Business Development

Job ID 10108375 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Dec. 18, 2024

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Job Summary:

The Office of Technology Enablement is a strategic organization designed to establish Disney as a progressive, innovative, and responsible leader in important and fast-moving areas of technology such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality. The organization coordinates efforts in AI/ML and mixed reality across each of the Walt Disney Company’s business segments to enable value and drive business outcomes.

We are looking for a Director, Business Development to lead business development planning and strategy for Office of Technology Enablement (OTE), a new team that focuses on AI and XR technology to support The Walt Disney Company’s operating segments. This high-visibility opportunity is ideal for an individual who wants to help determine the best strategies that leverage AI and XR to drive evergreen value to Disney through collaborative external partnerships. In this role, you will work closely with x-segment executive stakeholders to conduct market analyses and recommend data-driven strategies to explore new growth opportunities and deliver impactful results.

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Development & Planning

Lead the development of strategies to maximize the use of AI and XR at scale.
Develop business models and cases to identify, present, and guide new business opportunities.
Collaborate with business segment leaders to make recommendations and translate identified opportunities into go-to-market plans.
Support the implementation of new business initiatives, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations and processes.
Build a framework for incubating new experiences, assess ROI, and iterate with partners to advance a long-term vision in line with segment objectives.

Market Intelligence and Opportunity Analysis

Constantly analyze the AI and XR landscapes and emerging technology trends.
Conduct and manage in-depth market research, financial modeling / planning, and competitive analysis.
Leverage insights to identify gaps and recommend new business growth and strategic partnership opportunities.

Strategic Partnerships Methodology

Establish and optimize a strategic partnerships engagement model, including technology partners, industry leaders, and research institutions.
Define best practices to identify and recommend new markets and partnership opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant work experience in enterprise technology, investment banking, strategy consulting, finance, corporate strategy, venture capital, or business development.
Proven track record of successfully developing and delivering persuasive, high-quality presentations to senior leadership.
High technical fluency in immersive storytelling utilizing XR, with the ability to understand a variety of technical products and determine the best way to apply them to drive business value.
Excellent communication skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Superior business acumen, with experience in building financial models and a proven ability to drive revenue growth and profitability.
Ability to incorporate data and insights to communicate sophisticated concepts and ideas visually.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $182,700 to $245,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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