Walt Disney Imagineering · 1 day ago
Production Manager; Disney Live Entertainment
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expWalt Disney Imagineering is known for creating remarkable entertainment experiences through innovative storytelling and collaboration. The Production Manager will drive production processes and ensure financial success of projects while maintaining 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
High School Degree or Equivalent. B.A. or B.S. in Theater, Design, Entertainment, Event Management, Project Management, or equivalent preferred
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
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
10001+ employees
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