Technical Project Manager

Ports North; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a seasoned project leader to join the Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team. This role drives department initiatives across agile and hybrid delivery, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring governance and outcomes.

Responsibilities include guiding agile ceremonies, overseeing analytical software development, budgets, and stakeholder communication to maximize value for guests, cast, and shareholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing large-scale projects from feasibility to deployment.
• 3+ years leading analytical software development teams; strong understanding of SDLC.
• Leadership experience in complex, AI-enabled data projects within hybrid delivery environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Planner, Smartsheet, Jira, GitLab).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and mentor others.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or analytical field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for department initiatives, covering all project phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout.
• Serve as Agile/ScrumMaster, facilitating ceremonies and progress using Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall as appropriate.
• Oversee analytical and IT product development, ensuring risk mitigation and proper documentation.
• Develop and improve PMO standards, tools, processes, and governance; manage related financial and operational activities.
• Manage and monitor budgets and prepare financial forecasts for the managed projects.
• Communicate proactively with project teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Facilitate meetings and present project status and outcomes clearly.
• Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Agile / Scrum Master

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/analytical field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Planner

Smartsheet

Jira

GitLab

Job description

Job Overview:
The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team supports clients across The Walt Disney
Company, including Disney Parks and Experiences (DX), Disney Entertainment (e.g., ABC, The Walt
Disney Studios, Disney Theatrical, etc.), ESPN (ESPN Networks, ESPN+), and Corporate Finance in the
core competencies of yield management, revenue planning, forecasting, pricing and optimization. Key
partners to the DDSI organization include Marketing, Finance, Business Development, Research, and
Operations. Roles within DDSI develop, analyze, and execute strategies to maximize profitability and
improve the value proposition for our Guests, Cast Members and Shareholders. Candidates should have
a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in
problem-solving, be results oriented, be able to prioritize and be a team player in a collaborative
environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management for department initiatives, covering all project phases: initiation,
  planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout.
• Serve as Agile/ScrumMaster, facilitating ceremonies and progress using Scrum, Kanban, or
  Waterfall as appropriate.
• Oversee analytical and IT product development, ensuring risk mitigation and proper
  documentation.
• Develop and improve PMO standards, tools, processes, and governance; manage related
  financial and operational activities.
• Manage and monitor budgets and prepare financial forecasts for the managed projects.
• Communicate proactively with project teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and
  transparency.
• Facilitate meetings and present project status and outcomes clearly.
• Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing large-scale projects from feasibility to deployment.
• 3+ years leading analytical software development teams; strong understanding of SDLC.
• Leadership experience in complex, AI-enabled data projects within hybrid
  delivery environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Planner, Smartsheet, Jira, GitLab).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and mentor others.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or analytical field (or equivalent).

Preferred

• Master's degree with 3+ years' experience.
• PMP or Certified ScrumMaster.
• Consulting experience and Disney business knowledge.
• Familiarity with travel/hospitality industry and analytics in statistics, engineering, marketing,
  sales, or revenue management.