Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager - Technology OptimizationStudio Operations is comprised of multiple disciplines related to the postproduction of our films. This includes localizing formats for global theatrical release, ensuring consistency and continuity in the voice and representation of our characters in media formats worldwide, ensuring secure delivery of films to exhibitors, retailers, and homes worldwide, converting of classic film content into digital formats, and managing of all Walt Disney Studios production and postproduction facilities (including sound stages and the Digital Studio).Responsibilities:

Create and maintain workflow documentation for current and future technology workflows

Assist in creation of user stories and use cases related to new tech initiatives

Coordinate the delivery of assets and testing materials required for new technology applications

Support status tracking, project milestones and project health related to new technology applications

Schedule high volume of meetings, book conference rooms, and other logistics

Prepare status updates for readouts to stakeholders

Support onboarding new process, technology solutions or workflows and create/maintain documentation

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of professional experience

Exceptional communication skills, both written and interpersonal, expressing ideas, thoughts, or facts in a clear, convincing, and organized way

Exceptional collaboration skills and ability to influence others without authority

Ability to communicate to team members and senior executives. This includes experience presenting to all levels of staff, internally and externally

Understands Project Management deliverables and provides guidance as needed to contribute to team success in completing deliverables

Self-starter with strong initiative and proactive approach

Highly organized and able to work independently – attention to detail is imperative

Be adaptable and flexible to shifting priorities and partner needs

Ability to efficiently handle a large quantity of projects and tasks simultaneously

Problem solver with positive, can-do attitude

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a deadline-driven / changing environment.

Understanding of post-production, manufacturing and distribution supply chains, including Theatrical and Direct-to-Consumer lines of business.

Education:

BA/BS Degree or Comparable Work Experience

Job Location:

This role is in-office based in Burbank, CA

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $78,100 - $101,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Location: Burbank,CaliforniaJob Posting Company: The Walt Disney StudiosThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.