Environmental Sustainability Research And Development Manager

Job ID 10104517 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Oct. 31, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The Environmental Sustainability Research and Development team is responsible for leading the exploration, research, development, and testing of innovative and emerging solutions focused on reducing the environmental impact of Disney Parks and Resorts operations in alignment with The Walt Disney Company’s environmental goals.

As the R&D Manager, you will be conducting extensive research on the technical viability and implementation strategies of emerging environmental solutions, and their relative credibility, with heavy emphasis on emissions reduction, zero waste to landfill and circular economy solutions. You will partner with numerous internal and external partners including corporate Environmental Sustainability and Policy teams, third-party consultants, and Non-Governmental Organizations, Parks and Experiences Operations and Line of Business partners, technology, and other global business support areas. You will also supervise the two Disney Experiences funding sources, the Emissions Efficiency Fund and the corporate R&D fund. In addition to leading the budgeting process, the R&D Manager will measure, consolidate and summarize energy consumption data for Disney Experiences.

In this role, you will report to the Environmental Sustainability Director.

What You Will Do

Project planning which includes defining scope, goals, timelines, site walks, fieldwork, and results as well as identifying key partners and resources needed for the project
Conduct literature reviews, lead and support development of technical assessments and reports detailing the viability of new environmental sustainability solutions
Facilitate communications and logistics among project team members and partners by providing regular project updates, leading expectations, and addressing concerns. This includes the energy consumption measurement for Disney Experiences.
Develop and lead project budgets across multiple lines of businesses which includes, forecasting and monitoring actual expenses against the budget throughout a project lifecycle.
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement, with the aim of implementing efficiencies moving forward.
Oversight of segment Emissions Efficiency Fund and R&D corporate funding.
Lead a team of Project Managers, including recruiting, development, performance evaluations, defining scope of work and priorities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum three years of experience leading and managing a team or initiative.
Experience with leading large scale projects and developing proof of concept testing.
Technical assessment experience determining technology viability and application.
Ability to identify industry sustainability trends.
Proven track record prioritizing solutions based on a range of factors including technical assessments, financial viability, supply chain, impact to support teams, and lifecycle impact assessment
Experience with developing and tracking measures of success and key performance indicators.
Ability to engage, influence and encourage multi-disciplinary project teams to complete a project.
Ability to articulate high level strategy into operational day to day function, connecting with employees at all levels across multiple business units.
Ability to spend an average 5-20 hours per week doing field work, walking with partners onstage and backstage, performing studies, handling waste in a variety of different weather conditions, and an ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience evaluating technical viability of advanced Environmental Sustainability technologies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, sustainability, analytics, business, project management, or related field or 5+ years of related experience

Preferred Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in related field
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification
USGBC LEED Accreditation, LEED Green Associate

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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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