Walt Disney World · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager-Programs
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expWalt Disney World is seeking a Senior Manager of Programs to oversee the operational success of assigned programs within Disney Experiences. This role involves leading a team to ensure effective program delivery, managing construction projects, and aligning them with organizational objectives and strategies.
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Responsibilities
Participate in department strategy development, lead team members, and establish relationships with all partners
Hire, lead, and retain experienced resources that reflect the diversity of our community and guests, empowering them to improve their levels of responsibility and performance
Clearly communicate a direction and engage the team to work towards that vision, including formulating long-term plans and providing feedback for development
Lead teams that manage comprehensive designs to achieve stakeholder goals and provide creative solutions to enhance value while minimizing operational outages
Make suggestions to lessen the operational impact and negotiate with operators to implement projects efficiently
Consider issues from a broad perspective, seeing impact beyond immediate scope, and influence others to support ideas while inviting diverse points of view
Provide strategic input on project procurement and delivery to promote value through the contract process
Forecast, communicate, and proactively resolve scope, scheduling, and budget issues clearly
Help navigate barriers associated with coordinating operational constraints and project goals, keeping executive management informed of potential issues
Direct progress on each project, including initial planning, scope development, contracting, construction, and closeout, maintaining leadership responsibility throughout the lifecycle
Lead the program team, meeting all departmental guidelines and ensuring team members understand the intent of executive decisions
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or commercial facilities construction industry
Expertise in construction methods and the ability to interpret design drawings and specifications
Knowledge of construction and project management processes, and purchasing/contract management
Expertise with construction finance (budgets, cash flows, etc.)
7+ years of experience leading a team
Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to dynamically navigate complex conversations
Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Preferred
Experience in the theme parks, resorts, cruise, vacation, travel, retail, or consumer industries
Creative, passionate, customer-focused, and innovative mindset
Team-oriented, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, service-minded, and culturally aware
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is a media and entertainment company that offers resorts are a cost-saving way to have a magical vacation.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Colleen - Work Salisbury
HR Business Partner
Danielle Victory, PHR, SHRM-CP
Associate HR Business Partner
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