Senior Manager - Business Transformation

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us!

Reporting to the Executive that leads WDI Business Transformation & Workforce Strategy, the Business Transformation Senior Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and driving a large portfolio of business transformation and process improvement opportunities for Walt Disney Imagineering. This role drives and coordinate complex projects that bring together cross-functional teams and partners across WDI to drive transformative efforts. The position requires a proven collaborator who is forward thinking, seeks innovative solutions, and can balance analytical capabilities with creative, business savvy and a calm demeanor to drive challenging work to deliver results.

What You Will Do:

• Lead WDI Business Transformation strategy and execution in partnership with key stakeholders across Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Experiences

• Identify and lead transformational efforts that include reinvention of existing processes and business rules using data driven visualization.

• Prioritize resourcing of transformational efforts based on holistic impacts to the organization and segment

• Advance new and unique analytical approaches that provide actionable insights to all levels of the organization

• Influence decision-making at all levels and inspire changes in culture and new ways of working

• Present complex findings and recommendations to senior executives

• Influence cultural change and process improvements that aligns with business priorities

• Provide leadership and ongoing professional development for both direct and indirect reports

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 10+ years progressive leadership experience

• Demonstrated experience in strategy development for large-scale programs

• Demonstrated ability to drive transformational work with proven track record driving change and innovation

• Significant project management and/or consulting experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate high performing teams

• Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills; challenges status quo

• Proven ability to build and foster relationships with cross functional partners and lead in a collaborative way to drive results across the end-to-end business

• Demonstrated resilience - maintains performance and manages effectively in the face of pressure and conflicting points of view

• Proven leader who enables the overarching strategy and drives results through strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and creative problem solving

• Skilled communicator with ability to present complex topics in a clear and concise way

• Demonstrated passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion including inviting diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive work environment and supporting workforce diversity

Education:

BS in Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field or equivalent experience; MBA a plus

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 $130,600 to $175,100 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.