Project Hire/Internal Assignment Lead Technical Project Manager

Job title: Project Hire/Internal Assignment Lead Technical Project Manager

Company: Disney Experiences


Job description: “We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.The Technology & Digital team is responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including the MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!The Lead Technical Program/Project Manager will identify, plan and coordinate a set of related projects within a program, to manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies across the Commerce Technology Portfolio and Program. This role sits with the 3PO Team which is responsible for program/project technical project management, project financial management, and program strategy, partnering with Technology, Product, and Design to plan and deliver against our strategic objectives.This is a 24 month Project Hire/Internal Assignment and is a hybrid role that sits in Orlando, FL.Primary ResponsibilitiesDrives Program/Project deliverablesDevelops strategic planning and prioritization for S/VP portfolios with their leader(s) and Finance; establishes and refines deliverables for key finance milestones (Long Term Plan, Annual Capital Plan, Annual Operating Plan)Facilitates evaluation and alignment on the delivery of rationalized and prioritized S/VP program input to forecasts in alignment with key parameters (financial targets, ramp-up plans, project priorities etc.)Identifies risks and opportunities, taking a proactive approach to problem solve; shares reporting & insights with a point of view to make actionable recommendations to Executives on behalf of the Portfolio & Program Strategy team.Produces monthly expense and capital forecasts, roll-up each forecast by line of business for submission to Finance and/or other business leaders.Researches and provides cause of change for variances; delivers monthly/quarterly financial & portfolio updates.Maintains a continuous view of resource demand and capacity across the program; proactively partner with Tech & Digital leadership to plan for leveled resource allocation across development and sustainment activities.Ability to liaison / translate financials and objectives for T&D leaders, business partners, Finance, Sourcing & Procurement, etc. to tell the ‘story’ behind the numbers.Recommends prioritization and rationalization decision-making with leaders.Fosters & evolves partnerships and communication with leaders, Finance, and other related teams to collaborate across the projects for deliverables.Establishes & maintains an area’s Technology and Digital roadmap, partnering with the area leaders. Engages with a diverse set of team members and executive partners to gain an understanding of business strategies and align with Technology solutions.Partners with Technology & Digital leaders on product capabilities, understanding uncommitted and/or committed valueUndertakes program/project planningIdentifies, plans, and coordinates a set of related projects within a program, to manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategiesDevelops and implements long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programParticipates in the annual budgeting and operating plan to support the programBuild strong business relationships in order to define strategic plans and product roadmapsManages execution of program/projectCoordinates and facilitates delivery of program objectivesEnsures timely completion of tasks, maintaining program schedule and target datesLeads and directs high-priority matrix projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration and interaction with project sponsors and teamsConducts program meetings at leadership and/or executive director levelsDevelops and manages a project change control process as needed to ensure project team operates within the scope of change approval processProvides input and feedback to program team membersIdentifies and evaluates the risks associated with program activities and takes appropriate action to mitigate the risksContinually reviews available resources to maintain first-hand knowledge of where resources can be best allocated; reevaluates current resources to determine project resource surplus and shortfallsPrepares and executes program/project communicationEnsures all program/project stakeholders receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standardsCommunicates with clients and other stakeholders to gain support for the program or specific projects, and to solicit input to improve the programLiaises with managers to ensure the effective and efficient program deliveryConducts regular program/project status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholder’s needs and requirements continuously in viewWorks collaboratively with development staff and support staff to maintain thorough knowledge of capabilities, and to ensure precise communications between project teams and stakeholdersCreates program presentations and reports for executive leadership, program sponsors and stakeholdersSkills, Knowledge, Experience, Education, LicensureRequired Qualifications & Skills7+ years of Program/Project management experience (such as: Project Lead, SCRUM Master, Agile Coach) working with technical teams developing enterprise class solutionsTechnical project management expertise for a global or national brand(s), working closely with technology, creative and user experience teamsHands-on experience with practices such as Agile, Lean, Kanban, Waterfall as well as extensive experience with pragmatic blending of styles to facilitate collaboration and deliveryAbility to understand architectural and technical aspects of projectsExcellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills with attention to detailExperience with Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools like JIRA, Confluence WikiUnderstanding of Agile technical practices, DevOps and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD)Experience in coaching and mentoring teams on project management practices including Agile, Lean, Kanban, WaterfallExperience with budget tracking and complex cost-benefit analysisExperience managing and prioritizing projects within the program and working seamlessly with various teams and stakeholders in a matrix organizationExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to influence negotiations to achieve a favor outcome for both parties.Demonstrated analysis/assessment capabilities; Self-motivated and dedicated to performing above expectations.Demonstrated ability to drive complex forecasts & capacity plans and to effectively communicate risks and dependencies to leaders and business partners.Preferred QualificationsTechnical project management experience in software developmentProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationAgile Certifications (CSM; ACP; CSPO; SAFe; LeSS)EducationBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business or related field and 7+ years of Program/Project management experience (such as: Project Lead, SCRUM Master, Agile Coach) working with technical teams developing enterprise class solutionsOr Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Business or related field. and 5+ years of Program/Project management experience (such as: Project Lead, SCRUM Master, Agile Coach) working with technical teams developing enterprise class solutions#DISNEYTECH

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Location: Orlando, FL

Job date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:14:55 GMT

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