Walt Disney Imagineering · 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Menu Planning & Development
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $187K/yr
7+ years expWalt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. The Senior Manager, Menu Planning and Development will drive the collaborative development and communication of the WDI menu plan, leading strategic projects that inform decision-making and connect business needs with experience solutions.
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Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive, menu plan strategies that connect business and audience need with an experience solution, influencing new concepts and formats
Convene strategic forums to guide experience menu decisions and facilitate early development alignment between WDI and site leadership
Lead cross-menu strategic projects to deepen the value of WDI’s delivery against Guest, business, and creative objectives
Drive transformative Menu opportunities and strategies for improving the planning and development process within WDI and with segment partners
Lead the creation and synthesis of presentations and analytical tools which communicate planning strategy for WDI & DX leadership
Leverage global purview to connect insights and opportunities across the various global sites
Measure and recommend the potential impact and performance of new development while summarizing multiple sophisticated inputs into clear strategies and clear paths for decisions
Provide analytical guidance on menu programming scope to site portfolio leadership to guide decision making
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in strategic planning, portfolio/program management, or integrated producer/manager roles
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, global and cross-functional teams, people and initiatives
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across creative, business, and operational stakeholders
Proven ability to balance creative ambition with operational and financial realities
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Preferred
Understanding of the WDI creative development process and knowledge of Disney Parks organization
Demonstrated experience with the 5 and 10-year capital planning process, Menu Planning, and staffing strategies
Master of Business Administration
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
10001+ employees
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