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Manager, Software Engineer

Job ID 10116734 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Apr. 01, 2025
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Job Summary:

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital, a divison of the Walt Disney Company, creates world-class immersive digital experiences for premier vacation brands across the globe. The Cast Experience team has responsibility for the capabilities that support a wide array of global systems for Human Resources, Financial Planning, Engineering Services, Industrial Engineering, Costuming and Creative Entertainment, Workforce Management, and Park Operations.

As Manager of Technology, you will be responsible for managing high-impact applications and services, emphasizing modernization, innovation, and scalability. You will oversee a diverse set of cloud-based and legacy applications, supporting global Cast experiences and Park Operations among other DX needs.  If selected for this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Cast Experiences.

What You Will Do

The position will include the following duties & accountabilities:

  • Technology Strategy & Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize and rationalize technical debt across enterprise applications, by implementing reusability-focused and cost-effective platform-based solutions

  • Global Application Delivery: Oversee the delivery and geographic expansion of Cast experience platforms, ensuring scalability and inclusivity for global locations.

  • Portfolio & Project Development: Manage a high-profile project, ensuring alignment with business needs and timely delivery.

  • Team & Talent Development: Mentor and lead a cross-functional team of Cast Members and contractors, fostering a high-performing culture.

  • Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage a multi-million-dollar project, identifying cost-saving opportunities (e.g. retiring outdated platforms)

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams.  Communicate project roadmaps and results to executives and other stakeholders.

  • Operational Excellence: Champion best practices for Agile delivery, incident management, and system reliability.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 8+ years of progressively related experience in the design, development, and delivery of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components. 

  • Demonstrated experience in Software Engineering Management

  • Demonstrated experience with Agile development practices.

  • An ability to lead endeavors across multiple timezones and locations. 

  • A background within on-hands development and delivery 

  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and partner with business and technology teams to define technical roadmaps and decisions 

  • Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills 

  • Proven ability to manage resources & budgets for department portfolio. 

Desired Experience

  • Proven ability to lead large-scale, global technology initiatives.

  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in latest technologies (Cloud, Flutter, AI), application scalability, and enterprise integrations.

  • Experience management budgets and achieving significant cost savings through strategic technical decisions.

  • Familiarity with deployment and expansion of application portfolios to international regions with multi-language requirements.

  • Experience in Agile delivery and cross-functional team collaboration.

  • Ability to present complex technical concepts effectively to senior executives and diverse audiences.

  • Experience in Project Management, including tracking multiple concurrent projects against both timeline and budget.

  • Certifications: Preferred certifications include Scrum Master or equivalent.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

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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 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Attractions Technology 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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