Job Posting Title:

Project Mgr Princ

Req ID:

10099793

Job Description:

Overview:Lead large projects, complex E-ticket attractions, or portfolios of smaller projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, integration, documentation, safety, & quality! This is a STAFF based role in Glendale, California and will report to the Project Executive within the Imagineering Portfolio.

What you will do:

Job Scope:Develop the project delivery strategy, ensure team understanding, and lead the team in delivering in accordance with the defined strategies; periodically reassess strategies for effectiveness and change course when neededEstablish a project culture of proactive change and risk management in addition to leading the implementation, and ensuring the health of these programsOwn the project in advanced problem solving and reaching balanced, timely decisions with incomplete or unclear information in a manner that ensures team buy inUnderstand advanced project sequencing and integration relationships, provoke discussions that lead to identifying efficiency gains, and contribute to innovative solutionsOptimally handle project contingency, authorize its use, and identify the opportunity to reduce cost throughout the project lifecycle to return funds to contingencyLead negotiations for contracts, project changes, and claimsDeliver succinct, highly effective presentations and recommendations to executive management including team preparationReconcile complicated agendas, influence outcomes, work towards results, and provide focus and structure to teams to optimize project performanceDemonstrate good situational awareness and use basic emotional intelligence to positively influence outcomesSupervise other project managers, resolve staffing requirements, and conduct performance evaluationsConduct independent project health checksLeverage lessons learned and standard methodologies to increase project efficiency, reduce risk, and educate the teamCore Attributes: Possess a sophisticated understanding of project estimates, including the basis of estimate, assumptions, exclusions, and risks; help to identify estimate gaps; understand trade-offs in factors that impact the estimate and knock-on effects; align the team in understanding and delivering within the baseline parametersPossess a sophisticated understanding of project schedules from development through completion of the project. Align the team in understanding and delivering within the schedule baseline parameters. Must be a key driver in developing schedule risk mitigation strategies and understand the interdependencies of the schedule activitiesWe build impactful teams through leadership style, team design and chemistry, continuous alignment, clear communication of goals and action plans, decisiveness, and feedback on performanceCollaborate, build balanced cross-functional relationships, and provide leadership to internal and external organizations including project team, design studios, operations, municipalities, vendors, contractors, and local site representativesWe act as an agent for change and continuous improvement; champion knowledge sharing to the team and Walt Disney Imagineering PM community including training and lessons learnedWe serve as a trainer and develop training material, including functional standards, guidelines, best practices, and templatesRecruit, evaluate, and develop talentTechnical Skills:4 year undergraduate degree, preferably in a technical field such as engineering, architecture, construction management, or 8 years equivalent work experience. Continuing education and studies at the post graduate level (i.e. MBA or Master’s degree in applicable field) desirable.Specialized Skills: Ability to manage through conflict, and complexity and to problem-solve issues to resolutionHighly adaptable; able to change direction frequently without losing effectiveness or demonstrating distressStrong decision-making and work towards resultsCritical and strategic thinking skillsExecutive partnering skillsSituational awareness and a basic command of emotional intelligenceDisplays cultural sensitivity and maintains effectiveness globallyHigh-stress tolerance and able to help diffuse team stressHighly effective delegatorTalent recruiting and development skillsExperience: Minimum of 10 years of validated experienceSignificant experience in all phases of project delivery from conceptual through close-outMinimum five years of direct supervisory experienceSignificant contract administration and claims management experienceThemed entertainment experience preferredExperience working in international settings, including communication through the use of interpreters, preferredThe hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $163,500.00 to $219,200.00 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 15% 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.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Global Business Operations & Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Project Management (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project Mgmt-Planning

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-22