Contract Manager

Filetwigbay; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney is seeking a Contract Manager in Newark, DE to shape how the next chapter unfolds. The role offers a competitive salary range of $96,000 to $154,000 and hybrid work hours, with eight years of experience honored.

You will document the rationale behind Innovation decisions, drive reports for leadership, and track metrics weekly. The position rewards curiosity, mentorship, and a proactive approach to problem solving, with flexible remote elements.

Qualifications

• Comfort presenting to a DE-wide audience without a script.
• Proven leadership experience guiding manager-level initiatives.
• The discipline to finish the boring 20% that makes the rest matter.
• A DE work history, or strong reasons you'll thrive here anyway.
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to following through.
• The kind of listening that makes the other person feel heard.

Responsibilities

• Document the why, not just the what, behind every Innovation decision
• Carry general knowledge that doesn't live in any wiki yet
• Find the deeply-curious workaround when the official path is blocked
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for review by leadership
• Push back, respectfully, when a Conflict Resolution shortcut will cost us later
• Track key metrics and report findings to your manager each week
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes
• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Attention to detail

Delaware work history

Accountability

Active listening

Job description

Right now, Disney has a Contract Manager seat open in Newark, and the person who fills it will shape how the next chapter unfolds. The promise is concrete — $96,000 - $154,000, hybrid hours, 8 years honored, and a general role at Disney that grows with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Document the why, not just the what, behind every Innovation decision
• Carry general knowledge that doesn't live in any wiki yet
• Find the deeply-curious workaround when the official path is blocked
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for review by leadership
• Push back, respectfully, when a Conflict Resolution shortcut will cost us later
• Track key metrics and report findings to your manager each week
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes
• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner

What You'll Bring

• Comfort presenting to a DE-wide audience without a script
• Proven leadership experience guiding manager-level initiatives
• The discipline to finish the boring 20% that makes the rest matter
• A DE work history, or strong reasons you'll thrive here anyway
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to following through
• The kind of listening that makes the other person feel heard

Ask anyone in Newark about Disney and you'll hear the same thing: a mentorship-focused crew that ships fast and sweats the Decision Making details. Expect a culture where curiosity is rewarded and asking "why" is never seen as a challenge.

Expect $96,000 - $154,000, yes, but also expect the kind of benefits and remote flexibility that make Mondays in Newark feel lighter.