Animation Production Tech Lead

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Branded Television in Glendale, California, is seeking a Production Technology Project Manager (PH) to lead technology‑driven projects for the Animation Studio. You will work directly with stakeholders to manage resource utilization, goals, and implementation across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate is a strong technologist and manager with experience in software development, capable of overseeing complex systems and communicating effectively on technical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with professional project management and software development management.
• Exceptional organizational skills in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to create diagrams, tables, schedules and spreadsheets.
• Very comfortable with GitLab or Git revision control, including CI/CD concepts.
• Familiarity with Web-based software development and UNIX shell scripting.
• Video Game or Animation industry experience a plus.
• PMP Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of existing Project Designs and Goals.
• Design and schedule a roadmap for the implementation of Project Designs and Goals.
• Hold regular check-ins with System Engineering, SRE, Software Development, Media and Support teams.
• Assure regular testing of features and workflows against Project Designs and Goals.
• Hold regular check-ins with Stakeholders to demo and solicit feedback.
• Create additional design documents or visual aids for clarity as needed.
• Promote a positive, productive, and highly collaborative work environment.
• Be the catalyst for rapid and continuous iteration feedback loop between all departments.
• Provide regular reporting on project statuses.

Skills

Project management

Software development management

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

GitLab or Git usage

CI/CD concepts

UNIX shell scripting

Web-based software development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Computer Graphics or Project Management

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

GitLab

Git

Job description

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Branded Television in Glendale, California, is seeking a Production Technology Project Manager (PH) to lead technology‑driven projects for the Animation Studio. You will work directly with stakeholders to manage resource utilization, goals, and implementation across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate is a strong technologist and manager with experience in software development, capable of overseeing complex systems and communicating effectively on technical