Job Posting Title:

Technology Project Lead (12-month FTC)

Req ID:

10097834

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Alongside the Technical Account Manager, lead systems evolution to deliver Disney Parks platform improvements to reservations and booking systems through API integration.

Act as Lead on the delivery of progressive technology projects, working closely and managing relationships with global partners, defining project scopes and maintaining timelines.

This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week

What You Will Do

Partner with the Technical Account Manager and key partners in crafting technical specifications, collaborating closely with internal team members and external technology partners, from discovery/development through to solution deliveryBuild, maintain and lead relationships with core technology partners to support key business projectsTake the lead on creating defined project requirements to develop and maintain detailed project plans to ensure project work and responsibilities are completed within agreed cost and timescalesBe responsible for identifying any risks associated with projects and forming resolutionsDemonstrate technical expertise and understanding, plus the ability to analyse and problem solve to propose technical solutions to meet business and project needsWork with the Senior Manager – Ecommerce and Digital on the digital roadmap, providing strategic feedback on technology to meet AOP goals

Required Qualifications & Skills

Demonstrable experience of leading and managing technology projectsBusiness analysis and technology systems support background, essential, within travel industry, preferableProven experience in business analyst or equivalent role, with a focus on requirements gathering and shaping systems solutions, desirableExperience with issue-tracking tools such as JIRAExperience working within a large, matrix organisationDemonstrable experience of writing clear, comprehensive documentation/specificationsBackground of building relationships with both internal and external collaborators, both domestically and internationallyExperience of supervising or managing and developing direct reportsSolution driven approach to problem solving, using initiativeAble to work as part of an effective team as well as independently whilst supervising a teamAbility to build presentations to a high standard in accordance with brand guidelines, and deliver ideas in a clear and compelling mannerStrong written and spoken English for business use, crucial, with the ability to effectively present both virtually and face to face, helpfulKnowledge of the Disney brand and products and services the Company offers, with the ability to work within brand guidelines

The Perks

25 days annual leavePrivate medical insurance & dental careFree Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for freeDisney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketingExcellent parental and guardian leaveEmployee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

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. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:

Commercial Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Destinations Sales Solutions (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Technical Support

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-04