Director, Strategic Development & Operations Integration, Newbuild & Dry Dock
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Director, Strategic Development & Operations Integration, Newbuild & Dry Dock
Disney Cruise Line
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Purpose of the Role
The Director, Strategic Development & Operations Integration will lead a team responsible for providing integration project management for all current and future Disney Cruise Line (DCL) projects, including new builds and dry docks. This position will be the key integrator to Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Project Teams, to ensure strategic alignment between DCL leadership, key partners in operations, commercial, human resources, technology, public relations and affairs teams, to facilitate successful project delivery.
Reporting to the VP New Builds and Dry Dock, the Director is responsible for providing strategic and critical analytical, decision, and communication support to drive and act as a bridge between all partners across DCL newbuild and dry dock projects throughout the project life cycle; from initial program development and boxology, through design development, into construction and implementation, overall operational readiness and close out.
Overview of Key Responsibilities
- Manage the integration of all projects throughout the life cycle and help to define all milestones and critical paths. In partnership with WDI, develop dependency plans across all projects to ensure schedules, resources, risks, and issues are managed appropriately.
- Lead the preparation of business cases, ‘needs assessments’, project execution plans and other pertinent information to assist decision making for DCL leadership regarding future expansion.
- Project Management: Accountable for the development and maintenance of the project program throughout the lifecycle of the project from high level space boxology to detailed operational requirements, culminating in the production of a final program book.
- Lead operational readiness efforts for all projects and contingency planning efforts across all DCL teams. Accountable for providing planning and communication support for the following pre-launch activities; OFE loading, vessel commissioning team set up, crew training and costuming, logistics arrangements for crew and business traveller embarkation, and operational completion of crew and guest spaces.
- Manage DCL project reviews and documentation to be shared with Senior Executives.
- Accountable for the DCL change management process for project program changes.
Ideal Experience
- Extensive large scale project management experience in shipbuilding, industrial engineering, or a related construction or property field. Cruise industry experience an advantage but not essential.
- Leadership experience in building, developing, and managing a team of project managers.
- Strong collaboration and partnering skills for working in a complex, international, matrixed environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for working with stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
- Highly motivated self-starter able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Must be able to travel as required, ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
This role is London based with frequent travel involved.
Please apply by 15th July.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
About Disney Cruise Line:
A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard the fleet of five ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish – and Disney’s private island paradise in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay, crew members provide guests with unparalleled service, enchanting storytelling and immersive family entertainment that only Disney can deliver.
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 Co., Ltd, which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line.
Magical Cruise Co., Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. 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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