Associate Project Manager (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of technology deployment projects across global environments. You will partner with the Manager of Technical Programs and cross-functional teams to drive deployment readiness, video analytics initiatives, and stakeholder communications.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically curious, and able to thrive in fast-paced operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years supporting projects, operations, or technical coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication for stakeholder updates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and execution of multiple deployment projects.
• Assist with tracking, documentation, status reporting and risk identification.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams during installation and testing.
• Support UAT, deployment readiness and system integration.
• Develop reports, dashboards and presentations to communicate progress.
• Maintain schedules, dashboards and technical documentation; share knowledge.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and site leadership to ensure continuity.

Skills

Project coordination

Time management

Stakeholder comms

Microsoft Office

Jira

Smartsheet

Airtable

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in PM/IT/Engineering/Business

Tools

Airtable

Smartsheet

Jira

Microsoft Office

Job description

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts — and it drives everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help enable the magic by supporting innovative technology and safety initiatives that enhance the experience for our Guests and Cast Members around the world.

As an Associate Project Manager (ASPM) within the Worldwide Safety Assurance team, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of technology-driven safety initiatives across domestic and international operational environments. This role will partner closely with the Manager of Technical Programs and cross-functional teams to support deployment activities, video analytics initiatives, project coordination, reporting, stakeholder communication, and operational readiness efforts.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically curious, collaborative, and comfortable working in fast-paced operational environments that require flexibility, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

This role reports to the Manager - Technical Program Management.

This is a Full-Time 24 month (PH/IA) role.

Responsibilities / You Will

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple concurrent technology deployment projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables remain on schedule.
• Assist with project tracking, documentation, status reporting, risk identification, meeting coordination, and action item follow-up.
• Partner with technical and operational teams during system installation, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and deployment readiness activities.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), operational turnover, and seamless integration of hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions.
• Analyze operational and system data, monitor performance, and develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate project progress and insights.
• Maintain project schedules, deployment dashboards, and technical documentation while supporting knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and site leadership to coordinate activities, communicate project updates, and ensure operational continuity during deployments.

Basic Qualifications / You Have

• 2+ years of experience supporting projects, operations, technology deployments, or technical coordination activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience supporting stakeholder communications and status reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to track tasks, timelines, and project deliverables effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Airtable, Smartsheet, and Jira.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams.
• Comfortable working in operational environments and participating in onsite field activities, walkthroughs, and deployment efforts.
• Flexibility to support 2nd or 3rd shift work and occasional overnight activities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology deployment, infrastructure, or integrated systems projects.
• Familiarity with video analytics, CCTV, audiovisual, networking, and related technology solutions.
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Airtable, Smartsheet, and Jira.
• Exposure to emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, APIs, and IoT-connected systems.
• Experience creating dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership audiences.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification preferred.
• Experience in themed entertainment, hospitality, operations, or other highly dynamic guest-focused environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: 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.

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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $97,500.00 to $130,700.00 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.