Lead Technical Project Manager (Project Hire/Internal Assignment )

Posted 4 Days Ago
Orlando, FL
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Digital Media • News + Entertainment
Create the Tech Behind Our Magic
The Role
The Lead Technical Project Manager at Disney will oversee planning and coordination of related projects, manage interdependencies, and support business strategies across the Commerce Technology Portfolio. Key responsibilities include developing strategic plans, producing financial forecasts, identifying risks, and liaising with various teams to ensure successful project delivery.
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"We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands. We deliver experiences to consumers through our Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Lines, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digitally led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives such as Hey, Disney!
As a Lead Technical Program/Project Manager you 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 .
T his is an estimated 24-month Temporary Assignment (or Internal Assignment), with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You'll Do
Drives Program/Project deliverables

  • Develops 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 value


Undertakes program/project planning

  • Identifies , plans, and coordinates a set of related projects within a program, to manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies
  • Develops and implements long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program
  • Participates in the annual budgeting and operating plan to support the program
  • Build strong business relationships in order to define strategic plans and product roadmaps


Manages execution of program/project

  • Coordinates and facilitates delivery of program objectives
  • Ensures timely completion of tasks, maintaining program schedule and target dates
  • Leads and directs high-priority matrix projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration and interaction with project sponsors and teams
  • Conducts program meetings at leadership and/or executive director levels
  • Develops and manages a project change control process as needed to ensure project team operates within the scope of change approval process
  • Provides input and feedback to program team members
  • Identifies and evaluates the risks associated with program activities and takes appropriate action to mitigate the risks
  • Continually reviews available resources to maintain first-hand knowledge of where resources can be best allocated ; reevaluates current resources to determine project resource surplus and shortfalls


Prepares and executes program/project communication

  • Ensures all program/project stakeholders receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards
  • Communicates with clients and other stakeholders to gain support for the program or specific projects, and to solicit input to improve the program
  • Liaises with managers to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery
  • Conducts regular program/project status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholder's needs and requirements continuously in view
  • Works collaboratively with development staff and support staff to maintain thorough knowledge of capabilities, and to ensure precise communications between project teams and stakeholders
  • Creates program presentations and reports for executive leadership, program sponsors and stakeholders


Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of 7 years of Program/Project management experience (such as: Project Lead, SCRUM Master, Agile Coach) working with technical teams developing enterprise class solutions
  • Technical project management expertise for a global or national brand(s), working closely with technology, creative and user experience teams
  • Hands-on experience with practices such as Agile, Lean, Kanban, Waterfall as well as extensive experience with pragmatic blending of styles to facilitate collaboration and delivery
  • Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects
  • Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Experience with Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools like JIRA, Confluence Wiki
  • Understanding 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, Waterfall
  • Experience with budget tracking and complex cost-benefit analysis
  • Experience managing and prioritizing projects within the program and working seamlessly with various teams and stakeholders in a matrix organization
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability 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 Qualifications

  • Technical project management experience in software development
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Agile Certifications (CSM; ACP; CSPO; SAFe ; LeSS )


Education

  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience


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