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Sustainability Project Manager - Waste

Job ID 10115993 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Mar. 18, 2025
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Job Summary:

The Disney Signature Experiences (DSE) Sustainability Project Manager for the Waste Portfolio will support the development of DSE business-specific sustainability commitments, as well as other strategic portfolio efforts directly connected to waste reduction, waste diversion, and Cast/Crew/Leadership engagement strategies in support of TWDC 2030 environmental goals.

This position will leverage robust project management skills to support strategy development efforts, working deeply integrating with multi-discipline DSE teams across technical and operational areas, Finance, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), Sourcing, Public Affairs, and Corporate Sustainability. DSE includes Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Adventures and Expeditions, Disney Institute, and Storyliving by Disney.

The DSE Sustainability project manager for the waste portfolio is responsible for research and benchmark analysis, synthesizing diverse inputs, including environmental, financial, and operational analyses, and supporting the identification of creative opportunities for DSE to demonstrate leadership through sustainability. This role requires a challenging balance of highly analytical, detail-oriented project management skills with strong influence, integration, and facilitation skills.  The project manager will support cross-functional project teams to successfully develop, review, and implement sustainability strategies directly connected to waste and our 2030 business-specific commitments with leadership across DSE, DPEP, and TWDC Corporate Sustainability.

This position is based in Celebration, Florida.

You Will:

  • Collect and synthesize input from leaders and subject matter experts throughout DSE, supporting the development, coordination and delivery of multiple projects aligned to the waste portfolio. 

  • Manage project timelines and proactively identify constrained resources, conflicting priorities, and scheduling issues.

  • Generate business solutions and concisely communicate options for senior leader review and approval.

  • Develop strong partnerships with DSE partners, including Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sourcing, Public Affairs, and Corporate Sustainability.

  • Partner closely with the DSE Sustainability Metrics and Analytics team in the development and execution of a business-wide waste study measurement strategy. A high degree of flexibility will be required in logistics and delivery, which may include in-field, off-site work, and occasional travel.

You Will Have:

  • Ability to lead and integrate large-scale, multi-stakeholder, complex projects.

  • Ability to handle large volume and a wide variety of tasks simultaneously.

  • Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.

  • Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and tactical contributions to multi-discipline efforts.

  • Demonstrated influence, negotiation, communication, and public speaking skills with a high level of creativity and innovation.

  • Demonstrated strong relationship-building and partnering skills.

  • Proven self-starter, recognizing when projects need to involve multiple partners and decisions need to be made at other levels within the organization.

  • Proven facilitation skills that can support educating others on both strategic and tactical efforts.

  • Ability to articulate high-level strategy into the operational day-to-day function, connecting with Cast/Crew and Leaders at all levels across our multiple business units.

  • Strong understanding of our guest/cast/crew experience as it relates to sustainability.

  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.

  • 3+ years’ experience managing change, balancing priorities, and handling confidential information.

  

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience developing environmental strategies with multi-discipline teams including operations, engineering, and other business partners.

  • 3+ years’ experience developing or executing decarbonization, zero waste, water stewardship, or biodiversity strategies.

  • Previous experience working within DSE and/or TWDC with proven relationships.

  • Previous experience with multi-site sustainability efforts within TWDC.

  • Understanding of TWDC environmental goals and targets

  • Ability to work with and influence Cast/Crew within all levels of the organization

  • Proficiency in basic computer functions necessary to operate in a Windows environment, including collaboration and project management tools

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental sustainability, engineering or related field

Preferred Education

  • Sustainability-related certification or educational experience

  • Project Management related certification or educational experience

  • Zero Waste Certification or related experience

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 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products,, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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