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Company:  Walt Disney Studios
Industry:  Broadcasting / Radio
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Country:  United States
State/Province:  Florida
City:  Lake Buena Vista
Post Date:  05/04/2024 07:11 AM
Job Summary:

The Project Manager reports to the Senior, Principal or Executive Project Manager and is responsible for scope development, planning, budgeting, contracting, construction, and closeout activities as they relate to the project. Under minimal supervision, they lead implementation of project documentation and deliverables, and is responsible for timely communication with business partners and executive leadership.

You Will:

On any given day, as a Project Manager, you might:
  • Provide directional leadership to the entire project team across all studios with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality and execution under minimal supervision
  • Provide direction and set priorities for the project team
  • Help to develop the integrated project delivery strategy
  • Lead development of budgets, scheduling, and resource planning for projects
  • Manage implementation of a change management program, develop change mitigations, and determine validity and disposition of project changes
  • Responsible for development and update of the project risk register including completeness, impact assessment, mitigation strategies, and contingency requirements
  • Prepare or approve contract documents for bid packages
  • Negotiate basic contracts and changes
  • Manage contractor compliance with terms and conditions
  • Work with suppliers and subcontractors to influence schedule plans, mitigations, and acceleration and support negotiation of project change orders
  • Develop the Capital Authorization Requests
  • Ensure project documentation and deliverables are tracked and completed with requisite quality
  • Contribute knowledge to team including training and apply lessons learned


You Will Have:

Specialized Skills:

Here's what you need to be successful at this job:
  • Adapt to changing project demands, collaborates with diverse project teams and meets milestone schedule expectations/deadlines
  • Demonstrate strong meeting facilitation, presentation, and collaboration skills to keep all members of project team aligned and to develop integrated and fully supported project strategies
  • Contribute to project leadership meetings and serve as a trusted source of information and reliable analysis
  • Produce formal contractual communications with vendors, consultants and other WDI partners
  • Effectively summarize communications for executive management
  • Guide project team towards resolution of issues through strong facilitation skills
  • Influence senior management in decision making regarding complex issues
  • Maintain positive relationships with studios, WDI partners, vendors, and consultants
  • Influence commercial and schedule issues through clear identification of critical issues and drivers, thoughtful analysis, and well-articulated positions
  • Work with suppliers and subcontractors to influence schedule plans, mitigations, and acceleration and support negotiation of project change orders
  • Provide input and influence project casting, including participating in the interviewing process
  • Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff


Technical Skills:
  • 4-year undergraduate degree, preferably in a technical field such as engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent work experience in project management.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience
  • Themed entertainment experience


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 .

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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world's first theme park - Disneyland - Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering's unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney's legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from "blue sky" concept phase to opening day.

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 Imagineering .

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, age, 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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