Project Manager - Walt Disney Imagineering (4 years fixed-term)

Disneyland Hong Kong; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Walt Disney Imagineering as a Project Manager in London, where you will oversee innovative projects for the Disney Cruise Line portfolio. This role involves collaborating with teams, managing project scopes, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality results while adapting to dynamic project needs. With a focus on creativity and technical expertise, you will contribute to memorable destinations while enjoying an array of competitive perks including annual leave and free park entry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry for family and friends

Disney Discounts on products

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Significant experience in large-scale project management architecture or construction management environment.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and coordinate drawings and 3D using the Autodesk suite.
• Strong knowledge of project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with the Senior Project Manager on project management aspects.
• Set priorities and provide direction to project teams.
• Develop integrated delivery strategies, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Lead change management and risk mitigation efforts.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and manage contractor compliance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to influence timelines.
• Track project documentation and ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Shipbuilding

Cruise ships

Communication skills

Autodesk suite

MS Office

Education

Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management

Job description

Project Manager - Walt Disney Imagineering (4 years fixed-term)

As a Project Manager at Walt Disney Imagineering UK, you will report to the Senior Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, first-of-their-kind projects. You’ll be part of a newly formed team in London supporting the expansion of Disney Cruise Line portfolio.

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week with opportunities for short periods of travel.

What You Will Do

Support and collaborate with the Senior Project Manager on all aspects of project management, from scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery; under minimal supervision

Set priorities and provide direction to project teams

Develop integrated delivery strategies, budgets, schedules, and resource plans

Lead change management and risk mitigation and contingency efforts

Prepare and negotiate basic contracts and manage contractor compliance

Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to influence timelines and outcomes

Develop the Capital Authorization Requests

Track project documentation and ensure quality deliverables

Contribute to a culture of continuous learning

Required Qualifications & Skills

Significant experience in a large-scale project management architecture or construction management environment

Experience in shipbuilding, cruise ships, or themed entertainment

Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and collaborate across diverse teams

Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, incl communications for executive management

Ability to read and coordinate drawings and 3D using the Autodesk suite

Strong knowledge of project management capabilities

Expert user of MS Office suite (especially using MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint)

Ability to guide project team towards resolution of issues through strong facilitation skills, incl Designers, Architects and Construction Managers

Influence senior management in decision making regarding complex issues.

Maintain positive relationships with studios, WDI partners, vendors, and consultants.

Influence commercial and schedule issues through clear identification of critical issues and drivers, thoughtful analysis, and well-articulated positions.

Confidence in guiding teams in a highly matrixed and international environment

A collaborative spirit and a passion for storytelling through design

Preferred Qualifications

A degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent experience

Experience in shipbuilding, cruise ships, or themed entertainment highly desirable

The Perks

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and TRUST

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.