Sr. Manager, Executive Talent Management

Job ID 10095355 Location Burbank, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Jan. 13, 2025

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Job Summary:

Job Overview

As a part of the Learning and Talent Solutions Centers of Excellence the Talent Management team is responsible for the development of Talent Management philosophies, processes and tools, and manages the work from concept stage through implementation and measurement. We are looking for a talent management pioneer to join our team!

The Senior Manager, Executive Talent Management is responsible for developing a sustainable, scalable, and consistent approach to Executive Talent Management for key executive roles across the Walt Disney Company enterprise. This role will lead all aspects of Disney’s Talent Management Practices for the executive population, including the development and oversight of frameworks, processes, and tools for:

Defining critical capabilities of key roles
Assessing data and insights to identify high potential, diverse executive talent
Building robust succession plans for these roles through predictive modeling
Tracking the development and movement of future successors over time

Responsibilities

Executive Talent Management Approach Development: Design and implement effective talent planning strategies and processes for the executive population tailored to different business segments and leadership levels
Consultation with Business Leaders: Collaborate closely with business leaders, segment LTS partners and HRBPs to understand their talent needs, identify high-potential employees, and develop personalized succession plans for critical roles
Talent Development Tracking: Coordinate the tracking of talent development initiatives, including successor participation in training programs, mentoring, and leadership assessments, to ensure alignment with succession goals and progress against plans
Measurement: Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of succession planning initiatives and drive continuous improvement, tracking progress of the KPIs over time
Succession Readiness Assessments: Partner with talent planning to introduce regular assessments or progress checks to evaluate the readiness of potential successors for key roles and identify gaps in their skills and experiences
Succession Risk Prediction: Apply The Walt Disney Company data analytics and predictive models as well as and industry insights to forecast succession risks within the organization
Change Management: Lead change management efforts related to succession planning initiatives, ensuring consensus from stakeholders and smooth implementation across the organization
Best Practices Research: Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in succession planning and talent management, and incorporate relevant insights into our approach
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and other relevant departments to integrate succession planning efforts with broader talent management strategies

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in executive talent management or related experience (e.g. HR Business Partner, Executive Talent Acquisition, etc.)
Proven experience with talent and succession planning, including predictive modeling and development tracking
Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional projects from idea to implementation, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage partners at all levels.
Experience building and launching succession technology applications preferred.

The hiring range for this position in California is $165,700.00 - $202,500.00 per year and in New York is $173,600.00 - $212,000.00 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 Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 HR Strategies & Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney HR Strategies & Services, 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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