Manager, Corporate Strategy

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Manager, Corporate Strategy to shape the company’s long-term direction and drive enterprise-wide impact. You will partner with senior leadership, segments, and the Board to define strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, and inform capital allocation decisions across the enterprise.

This role sits at the center of Disney’s most important decisions, translating strategies into execution plans and delivering insights that influence corporate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, investment banking, or private equity.
• Proven experience managing workstreams within enterprise-level strategic initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, including modeling and valuation.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills; excellent communication skills, including supporting executive-level storytelling and presentation development.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact strategic initiatives within cross-functional teams.
• Shape enterprise strategy and capital allocation with finance and business leaders.
• Support portfolio and growth strategy by evaluating opportunities.
• Evaluate inorganic opportunities including M&A and partnerships.
• Deliver market and competitive insights to inform strategy.
• Partner across the enterprise with IR, FP&A, and Corporate Development to drive alignment.
• Develop talent within the strategy team and foster a collaborative, accountable culture.

Skills

Corporate strategy

Stakeholder influence

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Requirements

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Manager, Corporate Strategy to play a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term direction and driving enterprise-wide impact. Corporate Strategy sits at the center of Disney’s most important decisions — partnering with senior leadership, segments, and the Board to define strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, and inform capital allocation decisions across the enterprise while positioning Disney for long-term success.

What You Will Do

Drive High-Impact Strategic Initiatives

• Manage workstreams within complex, cross-functional initiatives, partnering closely with corporate and segment teams
• Help build alignment across the organization to ensure strategies are translated into clear execution plans
• Contribute to a clear, independent point of view to senior leadership on strategic decisions

Shape Enterprise Strategy & Capital Allocation

• Facilitate strategic planning efforts that establish the enterprise outlook and inform capital allocation decisions
• Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, and business leaders to help shape targets, financial scenarios, and long-term priorities
• Develop perspectives on growth opportunities, risks, and trade-offs impacting the company

Support Portfolio & Growth Strategy

• Evaluate Disney’s portfolio through strategic and financial lenses, identifying opportunities to enhance value and mitigate risk
• Identify incremental and transformational growth opportunities across businesses and adjacent sectors
• Assess long-term business performance to inform decisions that improve returns and enterprise value

Evaluate Inorganic Opportunities

• Evaluate M&A, partnerships, and new business opportunities across current businesses, adjacencies, and new growth areas
• Partner with Corporate Development and external advisors to support decision‑making and execution

Deliver Market & Competitive Insight

• Drive competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform enterprise strategy
• Develop a clear view of the evolving landscape and Disney’s ability to shape and win in the market
• Identify emerging trends (e.g., technology, consumer behavior) and translate into strategic implications

Partner Across the Enterprise

• Collaborate closely with segments, Investor Relations, FP&A, and Corporate Development to drive alignment
• Serve as a trusted partner to corporate and segment teams
• Build strong relationships across the organization to enable effective decision‑making and execution

Develop Talent

• Contribute to the development of a high‑performing strategy team with clear ownership and accountability
• Foster a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and continuous development
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities to team’s senior analysts

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, investment banking, or private equity
• Proven experience managing workstreams within enterprise‑level strategic initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong financial acumen, including modeling and valuation
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skillsExcellent communication skills, including supporting executive‑level storytelling and presentation development

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in media, entertainment, or technology industries
• MBA degree
• Background in corporate strategy, business development, or investment roles
• Ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights and decisions
• Exceptional financial modeling and presentation development skills
• Strong business judgment in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work across diverse stakeholders in a matrixed organization
• Collaborative, low‑ego mindset and ability to thrive in a high‑performance, team‑oriented environment

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $155,000 to $189,400 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.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, 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 champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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