Sr Tech Project Mgr - Project Hire

The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL, seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to identify, plan and coordinate a program of related projects, manage interdependencies, and lead cross-discipline teams in support of business strategies across DXT. This 16-month Project Hire position focuses on delivering complex technology initiatives.

The role emphasizes controlling scope, schedule, cost and quality, with collaboration across leadership, clients and sponsors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical program and project management experience with tech teams.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, Kanban, and Waterfall blending.
• Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Experience with Agile ALM and tools like JIRA, Confluence Wiki.
• Understanding of Agile DevOps and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD).

Responsibilities

• Identifies, plans, and coordinates a project plan aligned to business goals.
• Plans the delivery of the project and its activities.
• Develops long-term goals to achieve project outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge of resources and budget planning.
• Coordinates and facilitates delivery of project objectives.
• Ensures timely completion of tasks and project schedules.
• Assesses risks, develops mitigation plans, and tracks budgets.
• Communicates program status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentors junior project managers and promotes professional development.

Skills

5+ years of technical program and proj

Agile, Lean, Kanban, Waterfall mix

Architectural & technical awareness

Excellent communication & time mgmt

Agile ALM with JIRA/Confluence

DevOps, CI/CD, TDD concepts

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence Wiki

Job description

Sr Tech Project Mgr - Project Hire

Job ID 10157612

Location Orlando, Florida, United States

Business Disney Experiences

Date posted Aug. 18, 2026

Job Summary:

Department Description

The Senior Technical Project Manager will identify , plan and coordinate a set of related projects within a program, to manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies across DXT. They will apply project management principles, practices, and techniques to lead and control project schedule, scope, quality, cost and performance risks independently, for multiple complex technology projects. The Senior Technical Project Manager will coordinate the activities of the project team by becoming familiar with project scope and objectives , as well as the role and function of each team member. They will work closely with cross-discipline technology teams, leadership and business partners to understand technical and business direction, milestones and budget, as well as provide thought leadership to project management team.

**This is an estimated 16-month Project Hire position, with no guarantee of permanent placement.**

What You’ll Do:

Undertakes project planning

• Identifies , plans, and coordinates a project plan, ensuring value in support of specific business strategies
• Plans the delivery of the project and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization
• Develops and implements long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the project
• Maintains knowledge of resources and budget planning

Manages execution of project

• Coordinates and facilitates delivery of project objectives
• Ensures timely completion of tasks, maintaining project schedule and target dates
• Successfully assesses project risks and formulates mitigation plans, successfully develops and updates project budgets as required , and delivers successful projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner as shown by project statistics
• Leads and directs high-priority matrix objectives , which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration and interaction with project sponsors and teams
• Conducts project meetings at leadership and/or executive director levels
• Develops and manages a project change control process as needed to ensure project team operates within the scope of change approval process
• Provides input and feedback to project team members
• Identifies and evaluates the risks associated with project activities and takes appropriate action to mitigate the risks
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews deliverables
• Tracks progress and reviews project and project activities to make certain deadlines are met appropriately
• Assesses project and project issues and identifies solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer goals

Prepares and executes project communication

• Ensures all project stakeholders receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards
• Communicates with clients and other stakeholders to gain support for the program or specific projects, and to solicit input to improve the program
• Liaises with managers to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery
• Conducts regular program status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholder’s needs and requirements continuously in view
• Works collaboratively with development staff and support staff to maintain thorough knowledge of capabilities, and to ensure precise communications between project teams and stakeholders
• Creates program presentations and reports for executive leadership, program sponsors and stakeholders
• Presents program status and issues to leadership through formal presentations
• Proactively communicates program status, issues and risks to management

Supports program/project budget

• Ensures that the project/program operates within the approved budget
• Monitors all budgeted program/project expenditures
• Ensures that all financial actuals for the program/project are up to date
• Works with IT Project Controllers to monitor budget expenditures
• Provides team mentoring and continues professional development
• Mentors junior/ mid levels of project managers regarding all aspects of the project life cycle and project management discipline
• Continues professional development through attendance at meetings, professional seminars and conferences

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of technical program and project management experience working with technical teams developing enterprise class solutions
• Hands‑on experience with practices such as Agile, Lean, Kanban, Waterfall as well as extensive experience with pragmatic blending of styles to facilitate collaboration and delivery
• Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills with attention to detail
• Experience with Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools like JIRA, Confluence Wiki
• Understanding of Agile technical practices, DevOps and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD)
• Experience with budget tracking and complex cost-benefit analysis
• Experience managing and prioritizing projects within the program and working seamlessly with various teams and stakeholders in a matrix organization
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Agile Certifications (CSM; ACP; CSPO; SAFe ; LeSS )

Required Education:

• Four-year college degree in Information Technology, Business or related field or related work experience

#DISNEYTECH

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $123,100 - $165,100 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.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award‑winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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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