Sr Manager, Strategy & Operations

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives.  From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

Be Part of the Story as the Sr Manager, Strategy & Operations where you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation of strategic initiatives that drive the long-term growth and success of the Americas (inclusive of North America, Latin America) licensing business.  You will work to establish key strategic priorities, identify, evaluate, pursue business opportunities and develop processes with a focus on efficiencies. The role requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate across departments to align strategic goals with operational execution.

This role will report to the Director, Strategy & Operations.

This is a Full-Time position.

What You Will Do: 

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Strategy & Operations in facilitating the execution of priorities through coordination, communication and detailed project management

• Define, and analyze consumer and retail trends

• across major markets, and translate analysis into meaningful takeaways to support project narrative

• Work across the Americas organization (inclusive of North America, Latin America) and Disney Consumer Products Lines of Business in the development and execution of key initiatives, particularly as they relate to new business opportunities and expansion

• Drive the project path for delivery with junior stakeholders

• Research and analyze evolving markets, leveraging strong analytical skills and understanding of our internal operations

• Create compelling, persuasive presentation materials, i.e. pitch materials, strategic planning decks, etc. to communicate key learnings and recommendations (verbally and in writing) reviewing with/presenting to stakeholders

• Support the creation and implementation of transformational initiatives for the Americas region including both the long-term planning process and ongoing operational and process improvement needs

• Collaborate on multiple projects at any one time, setting and meeting deliverable dates and communicating roadblocks/risks in a timely manner for deliverables. Put in place contingencies to adjust shifts.

• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across Disney Consumer Products, and other businesses across The Walt Disney Company.

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• 5+ years of progressively complex client management experience, preferably in a licensing or retail environment, with a proven track record of successfully executing strategies and programs.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams successfully including prioritizing work and driving high level output.

• Deep project management and consulting experience

• Experience working with executive-level contributors and stakeholders, including excellent executive level presentation skills

• Strong broad based business acumen with ability to identify and plan for long term strategic growth while delivering on nearer term revenue targets.

• Big picture thinker with innate curiosity to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo; provide structure and direction when it doesn’t exist

• Proven experience building critical partnerships in a matrix/cross cultural/media organization and driving collaboration at all levels across an organization and with external partners.

• Experience working in a retail, brand organization

• Strong strategic, critical thinking and financial modeling skills, with an ability to solve complex problems (prioritization, critical thinking, hypothesis creation, etc.)

• Proven strong data analysis skills, including competitive analysis, with the ability to transform findings into easy-to-understand visual narratives that clearly articulate strategy, drive new initiatives, or communicate value propositions and tangible next steps to stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to think pragmatically, not just theoretically, Proven ability to be resourceful, decisive, confident under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast paced, growth-oriented, environment.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and executive presence; strong storytelling abilities.

Required Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Education:

• MBA

Additional Information:

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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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $137,200.00-$183,900.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.