Job Posting Title:

Lead Technical Project Manager - 9 Months Contract

Req ID:

10105703

Job Description:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DEET) team is responsible for delivering strategically and operationally important projects from inception to project close.

The Lead Technical Project Manager will deliver a number of related projects through a full lifecycle with multiple and varied project stakeholders in different teams regionally and globally. It is a key role in the APAC DEET team, contributing to the DEET Initiatives by ensuring the successful outcome of projects, on time and on budget. The role reports to the Director of Product & Technology, APAC.

This is a 9 months contract role based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the full Project Management life cycle of complex and diverse multi-regional projectsWork with the businesses to identify, document and deliver projects, providing clear and concise project status updates to business sponsors and stakeholdersBuild the business requirements definition for projects ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are engaged and requirements are defined to meet the agreed minimum standard.Manage the definition of project scope, budget, timelines and acceptance criteria, and ensure relevant sign-offManage project resources, the majority of which will not report directly to you, but will be based in other parts of the business regionally or globallyCreate and execute Project Plans using effective tools to avoid deviation from agreed timelinesDevelop, validate and manage all relevant project support processes and documentation throughout the life of projects (e.g. business cases, plans, status reports, etc.)Build and own strong stakeholder relationships (internally and externally)Actively identify and facilitate resolution when required for any project risks, issues and dependencies within projectsDevelop technical and operational solutions in collaboration with the appropriate SMEsEnsure a smooth and well-planned transition to the relevant areas of the business when the projects are complete and conduct the Post Project Review where relevant

Requirements:

Experience of successfully delivering multi-national, multi-platform technical projectsExposure to Streaming platform and Application interfaces, Broadcast systems, Media Management/ Digital Asset Management, Rights Management and relevant WorkflowsA track record of finding solutions to complex media workflows, across a range of technologies and platforms.Strong consultancy skills and experience of working at all levels of an organisationProven ability to translate business requirements to problem definitions, models, and constraintsStrong written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of G-Suite (sheets, docs), Confluence, Office365, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, SharePoint, Visio and TrelloProject Management qualification (e.g. Prince2, PMI or equivalent)Demonstrate an organised and procedural approach to their workload and tasksEnergetic, positive, driven, analytical, detail-oriented and independent individualActive collaborator and listener with good oral and written one-on-one and group communication skills

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Job Posting Segment:

Content Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

CO - APAC Technology & Operations

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project Management Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Singapore, Singapore

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-12-05