Disney Experiences · 9 hours ago
VP, Portfolio & Strategic Enablement
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expDisney Experiences integrates technology to enhance guest experiences, and they are seeking a Vice President for Portfolio & Strategic Enablement. This role will lead HR and Finance technology transformation, oversee technical project management, and manage vendor strategies to drive operational excellence and measurable business impact.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead unified modernization of HR and Finance technology, including global HCM and finance platforms
Drive architecture strategy for cloud native platforms, API led integrations, analytics, and AI capabilities
Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and vendor partnerships
Champion change management and data privacy/compliance
Lead the Technical Project Management Center of Excellence and define common frameworks, standards, and best practices
Centralize expertise, training, and resource alignment
Oversee all technical project management for the DSE portfolio, ensuring budgets align to strategic priorities
Own governance of long-term plans, annual plans, forecasting, and executive reporting
Lead MyPPM/Clarity and portfolio analytics for thousands of users
Standardize processes across global sites and integrate with Atlassian and ServiceNow ecosystems
Drive enterprise portfolio leadership, roadmap alignment, and financial transparency
Set and lead the DX technical learning, development and capability agenda, advancing onboarding, mentorship, the Tech Academy, and skills frameworks to build future‑ready talent
Own the Tech Academy and DX Learning & Development portfolio, prioritizing GenAI, platforms, and critical capabilities to deliver measurable capability uplift
Scale signature programs (internships, apprenticeships, mentorship, onboarding) while sustaining high engagement across Disney Experiences
Define and execute a vendor strategy that rationalizes the portfolio, elevates strategic partnerships, and drives measurable value across cost, performance, and risk
Lead the evolution of the VMO into a strategic partnerships function governing third‑party engagement, compliance, performance, and value realization
Mature the SPOT/3PE/VEP platforms and vendor data capabilities to ensure portfolio transparency, cost avoidance, and regulatory compliance across 40+ countries
Ensure portfolio and vendor practices meet security, regulatory, and audit standards; steward CMDB integrity and annual certifications
Qualification
Required
15+ years leading large‑scale technology portfolios and multidisciplinary teams, with 8+ years in executive leadership
Expertise in portfolio management tools (e.g., Clarity/MyPPM) and integrations with Atlassian and ServiceNow
Depth in vendor strategy and operations, including governance, performance, cost optimization, and risk
Proven HR and Finance transformation leadership with strong FinOps and resource capacity planning experience
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management across SVP+ audiences
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field required
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
Disney Experiences
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
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2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
Jodie Resnick
Vice President, Synergy, Partnership Marketing & Promotions
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