Manager, Shoreside Systems Strategies, Disney Cruise Line

Job ID 10109890 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Jan. 28, 2025

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Job Summary:

Disney Cruise Line is a world-renowned leader in hospitality and entertainment and has been recognized as the top cruise line for families. Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow cast, crew, and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community.

As the Manager, Shoreside Systems Strategies for Disney Cruise Line, you will lead a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) responsible for providing project and operational support across various shoreside systems, applications, and interfaces utilized by Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and National Geographic Expeditions. In this role, you will represent the business as a consultant, technical liaison, system SME, System Administrator, and Project Manager, overseeing the applications, sub-systems, and interfaces supporting Disney Cruise Line and Adventures & Expeditions operations.

The Manager, Shoreside Systems Strategies for Disney Cruise Line will report to the Sr Manager, Business Systems Management and sits in Celebration, FL.

Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor salaried Cast Members, fostering their comprehensive training, professional growth, and success while developing a high-performing team to identify requirements, plan, validate, prioritize, and test business applications and system configurations for Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and National Geographic Expeditions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Technology partners, business operational teams, financial services teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient operations.
Oversee project and operational sustainment efforts for shoreside systems supporting Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and National Geographic Expeditions, including but not limited to DCL and ABD Seaware systems.
Develop, deliver, and maintain training programs for GDS sustainment, promoting collaboration between internal and external partners.
Collaborate with Operations and Technology leadership to identify opportunities, address unspoken needs, and provide critical insights and guidance that inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Ensure business-critical systems remain operational by meeting and maintaining system requirements, prioritizing and implementing enhancements, and resolving defects. Coordinate user acceptance testing for system releases, incidents, outages, and issues to minimize disruptions and revenue loss.
Partner with Finance leadership to execute financial integration testing and validate system upgrades or project-related changes, ensuring alignment with financial processes.
Administer security management for shoreside systems in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI mandates, and audits established by the Walt Disney Company.
Take ownership of team performance by fostering a culture of cooperation and commitment, empowering the team to achieve goals and deliverables with predictable and measurable outcomes while promoting a healthy work/life balance.
Provide support and prioritize requests for a global system support operation, including 24/7 rotational on-call responsibilities. On-call duties may involve immediate escalation, oversight, and resolution of incidents during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Support operational needs with domestic and international travel, which may account for up to or exceed 20% of the working year, to provide on-site user support and address critical requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years of experience leading high-performing technical and operational teams, managing complex projects, and driving cross-functional collaboration within the travel industry or similar sectors.
Proven ability to motivate, empower, and build results-oriented teams while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Expertise in project management, including schedule and budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, with strong organizational and presentation skills.
Proficient in Seaware or similar cruise and travel-related systems, with a comprehensive understanding of contact center operations and travel industry applications.
Extensive knowledge of business operations, including policies, processes, and business rules, and experience developing standard operating guides, manuals, and procedures to meet cross-functional business needs.
Skilled in planning and leading operational initiatives, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Proven capability to manage organizational workload effectively, balancing strategic objectives with operational priorities.
Travel may be required for this role.
Possess a valid Passport.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

In-depth knowledge of Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and National Geographic Expeditions products and services.
Comprehensive understanding of Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and Online Travel Agency (OTA) integrations.
Proven expertise with cruise or travel-related applications such as Seaware, Fidelio, Quickbase, Silverwhere, and SAP, with a demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new systems.
Experience managing financial reporting systems and processes.
Proficiency with reporting tools and applications, including Business Objects and Tableau.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics or related fields or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education:

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related fields.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About The Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Magical Cruise Company, Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Magical Cruise Company, Limited 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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