The Walt Disney Company · 2 days ago
Vice President, Workforce of the Future (The Walt Disney Company)
Burbank, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$285K/yr - $348K/yr
10+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Vice President, Workforce of the Future to serve as a senior strategic advisor, shaping how Disney evolves its talent strategies for the next generation of creativity and innovation. This role involves partnering across divisions to design and drive enterprise-wide workforce strategies while providing insights and recommendations to optimize workforce planning and structure.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders and senior executives, helping define Disney's multi-year "Workforce of the Future" strategy
Shape the vision for talent attraction, development, and retention amid changing business models and emerging technologies
Provide insights and recommendations to anticipate future skill needs and optimize workforce planning and structure
Lead development and interpretation of workforce analytics and predictive modeling to inform strategic decisions
Partner with People Analytics, Finance, and Strategy teams to connect workforce insights with business outcomes
Apply a consulting mindset to diagnose organizational challenges, frame options, and mobilize change
Leverage influencing skills to drive alignment and action across business units without direct authority
Advise on enterprise talent acquisition, internal mobility, and upskilling strategies to prepare Disney for future demands
Influence the evolution of Disney's employer brand and employee value proposition
Recommend approaches to embed agility, inclusivity, and digital capability into the workforce experience
Inspire individual and business success by clearly communicating the "why" behind business decisions
Provide continuous coaching and feedback, ensuring individuals can reach their highest potential
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategic HR, or workforce strategy
Proven ability to drive measurable results through influence, collaboration, and executive advisory
Demonstrated success in shaping and implementing large-scale workforce or talent initiatives with quantifiable impact
Deep expertise in data-driven workforce analysis, trend forecasting, and scenario planning
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive presence skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Human Resources, or related field
Preferred
Experience in top-tier consulting firms (e.g., Bain, McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, or Accenture) strongly preferred
Experience within media, entertainment, or technology sectors
Understanding of trends shaping the future of work-AI, automation, digital collaboration, and flexible work models
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across highly matrixed, global organizations
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) a plus
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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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
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Nick Lewerke
SVP/Head of Content Planning & Analysis, Disney Streaming
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