Manager, Technical Project Management
Description For Manager, Technical Project Management
We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Experiences, 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 DX 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 app and Hey, Disney!
As a Manager of Technical Project Management, you will lead a team responsible for supporting program/project management functions. You will maintain a strategic view over a set of projects, providing the framework for implementing business initiatives or large-scale change. Your role involves managing a team of Technical Project Managers, mentoring them through the project life cycle, and working with business leaders and key partners to support engineering efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership on Project and Program Management
- Working with engineering teams to establish processes across all program areas
- Assessing risks and formulating mitigation plans
- Supervising high-priority matrix projects
- Continually reviewing and allocating resources
- Ensuring alignment to quality standards
- Leading Strategic Planning Functions
Required qualifications:
- 8+ years of technical project/program management experience
- 5+ years leading resources in a strategy & portfolio management organization
- Experience with financial management and budget processes
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Experience partnering with technology, internal business partners, and vendors
- Experience with Agile Application Lifecycle Management tools
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team creating innovative digital experiences for Disney's world-renowned vacation brands. You'll work in an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and the ability to bring magic to life through technology.
Responsibilities For Manager, Technical Project Management
- Provide leadership on Project and Program Management
- Maintain strategic view over set of projects
- Manage team of Technical Project Managers
- Work with business leaders and key partners
- Establish processes across program areas
- Assess risks and formulate mitigation plans
- Supervise high-priority matrix projects
- Review and allocate resources
- Ensure alignment to quality standards
- Lead Strategic Planning Functions
Requirements For Manager, Technical Project Management
- 8+ years of technical project/program management experience
- 5+ years leading resources in a strategy & portfolio management organization
- Experience with financial management and budget processes
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Experience partnering with technology, internal business partners, and vendors
- Experience with Agile Application Lifecycle Management tools
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
Benefits For Manager, Technical Project Management
- Health Insurance
- Childcare Options
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Programs
- Tuition Assistance
