The Walt Disney Company · 2 days ago
Production Manager; Disney Live Entertainment
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is known for creating and delivering remarkable entertainment experiences through Disney Live Entertainment. The Production Manager drives production processes and financial success of assigned projects while supporting creative integrity and operational reliability.
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Responsibilities
Planning and advising production teams on best practices and quality excellence, coordination with clients and partners to execute all Disney Live Entertainment components, and the ability to quickly offer solutions to address issues and identify process adaptations to meet project needs
Develop solid relationships with multiple partners at multiple levels to achieve the goals of assigned projects in partnership with Producers, Show Directors, Technical Directors, Technical Designers, Costumers, Entertainment Operations, and any other critical team members and project partners
Handle sourcing, procurement, contracting, and payment processes in partnership with contract administrators and procurement partners, tracking expenses and reporting on budget status, managing job numbers and budget authorizations, and ensuring that company financial policies and procedures are followed for all spending
Ensure operational strategies and requirements are implemented into the production process and serve as the communication point for external and internal clients and stakeholders, as well as the interface for all other lines of business influenced by the project
Provide guidance and Cast Member support to Production Assistants and Guest Experience Managers on assigned projects
Champion and support safety, environmental, inclusion, and other corporate initiatives, ultimately enhancing the Guest/Cast Experience and driving business results
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional leadership in live show/theatrical production, live event production, technical, or stage management
Proven experience in zero-based budget creation, labor and operating expense estimating and forecasting, and financial management/reporting with attention to detail and accuracy
Experience leading procurement efforts for entertainment-related goods/services and managing bid package processes
Lead conflict resolution with experience in team building and collaboration
Demonstrated delegation and negotiation skills
Experience initiating, organizing, and completing multiple tasks on time
Analytical and administrative skills with the ability to identify areas for process improvement
Receive and deliver honest, actionable, and credible feedback to team members
Available and willing to work weekends, holidays, and third shift
Willingness to travel internationally and domestically
Preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team and eager to be part of a vibrant, creative work culture, bringing and sharing unique perspectives to the role
Familiarity working with entertainment unions or associations
High School Degree or Equivalent. B.A. or B.S. in Theater, Design, Entertainment, Event Management, Project Management, or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
2021 (30)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
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