Senior Technical Program Manager – AI-Driven Projects

The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 151,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Orlando-based Disney Experiences Technology team is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Project Manager to drive complex, enterprise projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, implement AI-driven reporting, and ensure programs deliver on time, on budget, and in line with strategic outcomes.

You will partner with Technology, Product, and Design to plan and deliver initiatives across the Commerce portfolio, balancing resources and stakeholder expectations in

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with technical teams developing enterprise-class solutions.
• Experience with budget tracking and cost-benefit analysis.
• Strong ability to drive complex forecasts and capacity plans and to communicate risks to leaders and business partners.
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Lean, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects.
• Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills.
• Experience with Agile Application Lifecycle Management and tools like JIRA, Confluence.
• AI reporting expertise to transform data into actionable insights and executive-ready outputs.

Responsibilities

• Drives execution and delivery of technical projects through full delivery life cycle, on time and on budget.
• Collaborates with engineering, product, and design to establish processes across program areas for success on prioritized projects.
• Defines and optimizes Agile ceremonies and processes for large project teams.
• Delivers AI-driven reporting solutions using advanced analytics and AI tools.
• Manages complex project plans and ensures coordination across teams and workstreams.
• Acts as primary contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and alignment with goals.
• Guides decision-making with user analytics and data insights.
• Monitors progress, identifies risks, and implements mitigation strategies.
• Maintains project documentation, timelines, budgets, and prioritization plans.
• Helps product owners develop outcome-based roadmaps and aligns with strategic outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Forecasting capacity

Stakeholder alignment

Communication

Mentoring

AI reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

CI/CD tools

Job description

The Walt Disney Company’s Orlando-based Disney Experiences Technology team is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Project Manager to drive complex, enterprise projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, implement AI-driven reporting, and ensure programs deliver on time, on budget, and in line with strategic outcomes.

You will partner with Technology, Product, and Design to plan and deliver initiatives across the Commerce portfolio, balancing resources and stakeholder expectations in