Manager-Integration & Project Management

Disney Signature Experiences champions new business development projects and growth initiatives, diversifying the Disney Experiences portfolio. Storyliving by Disney™ was launched in 2022. Cotino™, a Storyliving by Disney™ community is the first that was announced and is being built in the heart of the Greater Palm Springs. Asteria™, a Storyliving by Disney™ community, is the second within the portfolio, being built in North Carolina. We look forward to watching our new business grow as new sites come online.This role is a critical project management and integration role within the Storyliving by Disney portfolio. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to provide dedicated project management support to one or more specific sites and identifying, tracking, documenting and reporting on the key milestones and deadlines associated with that location from announcement through design, delivery and beyond.You will also act as the primary point of integration across all levels and groups (internal & external) to support the development and launch of our communities. In this role you will ensure transparency of goals, deadlines, budgets, and compliance requirements. You will be a strategic partner to the Storyliving by Disney™ team, as well as key external partners, to proactively assess needs, build relevant reporting tools, establish connections and assist with developing solutions when gaps and/or efficiency opportunities are identified.You will:

Provide comprehensive project management and integration support across Storyliving by Disney site(s) by proactively identifying site priorities, dependencies, and delivery implications for internal and external partners and Senior Executive Leadership.

Champion development of, and drive ongoing compliance with, critical legal and business documentation including annual Business Plan updating

Accountable for crafting, tracking and reporting progress on key deliverables and milestones across all discplines through effective, consolidated reports and dashboards; elevate to Senior Executive Leadership, Disney Signature Experience President, and Walt Disney Company Senior Leadership as needed.

Continually reevaluate and develop tools and processes driving transparency and efficiency across multiple sites and teams to ensure consistency for Leaders

Drive and lead ongoing teamwork and decision forums including agenda management and prioritization, documentation, and follow up on deliverable commitments

Oversee core Storyliving by Disney™ strategies, initiatives and timelines critical to the delivery of Site commitments and goals. Identify gaps and provide thought partnership with appropriate teams to address them

Partner with external teams to orchestrate offsite meetings, facilitate and present content and drive teamwork internally and externally

Influence and/or advise internal and external partners and senior executives to drive and deliver against key priorities and deliverables

Cultivate close partnerships within Emerging Businesses and across the Disney ecosystem including Legal, Global Business Development, Walt Disney Imagineering, CIMA, Corporate Alliances, Alliance Management, Technology, and Finance

Navigate ambiguity with grace, communicating current state understanding of priorities and deliverables, while assisting with shifting leaders and the organization when deliverables and information changes; provide support and assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Build and update business Onboarding documents and process in partnership with HR

Develop, build and update content for internal and public-facing key business presentations

Champion a culture of excellence, collaboration, diversity, and innovation through active Cast Engagement

You will have:

A minimum of 7 years' demonstrated ability in project management, business development, product strategy, integration, production, product management, or equivalent roles

Desire to work within a new, developing business. Ability to work independently and effectively in a flexible, dynamic, environment.

Excellent project management skills, including ability to complete and prioritize a number of tasks simultaneously, and experience running cross-functional team

Experience with Smartsheet or comparable project/work management tool

Creative, outside of the box thinking to help teams build and maintain tools that drive their success

Ability to review and manage detailed business agreements and project budgets

Politically savvy, relationship driven, and effective team builder and creative problem solver

Ability to understand sophisticated organizations, the inter-relationships of functions, and can effectively navigate through the broader organization

Ability to facilitate, collaborate, consult, and influence at all levels of the organization, work through sophisticated issues with a strong sense of responsibility and creative thinking

Proficient in viewing the big picture while also being very detailed

Proven presentation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to persuade and empower people across a broad variety of job functions - both internal and external - through your relationships.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask without losing sight of the highest priorities

Demonstrates critical thinking skills and is committed to continuous improvement; seeks and act on feedback

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Marketing or other related fields of study

Preferred Education:

Master’s Degree in related field of study

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits ( https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits )Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, create the best stories and be relevant in a changing world.#dpepfla #li-sp2Location: Celebration,FloridaJob Posting Company: Disney ExperiencesThe 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.