Assistant Manager, Program Management at The Walt Disney Company

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, StreamingIndustries

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trusted internal business relationships
High attention to detail and process-driven approach to lead working sessions, solve problems, seek alignment, or deliver outcomes
Highly motivated, tenacious individual who works comfortably and autonomously in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment
Strong organizational and communication skills to manage priorities and programs effectively
Based in the Japan office located in Tokyo, Japan

Responsibilities

Deliver a diverse range of strategic initiatives for the Japan market (primary focus) as well as across the APAC region when required
Collaborate with Global, Regional, and local cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Partnerships, Marketing, Growth, Content, Legal, and Operations teams
Collaborate with B2B2C partners (Billing partner, Alliance Partner, etc.)
Manage Program scope and change control, escalating issues as necessary
Communicate effectively to drive alignment on stakeholder priorities
Manage project launch communications, track and triage local issues through partnership with cross-functional teams
Provide regular updates to team members and stakeholders including senior leadership
Identify program milestones, dependencies, and risks to ensure successful delivery
Ensure key strategic initiatives for the JP market are planned, coordinated, and delivered smoothly in partnership with various cross-functional work streams across the APAC region and Global
Support pan-APAC Programs as needed, including launches of new partnerships, innovative business models, and major product features/capabilities
Focus on process streamlining to enable more efficient and organized ways of working

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Program ManagementProject CoordinationCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementStrategic PlanningAPAC Market

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

Is remote work available for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Japan Program Manager role?

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high attention to detail, process-driven approach, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

What is the team environment like for this position?

The role is part of the Disney+ APAC Program Management Office team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment focused on delivering strategic DTC growth through cross-functional partnerships.

What makes a strong candidate for this Assistant Manager role?

A strong candidate is highly motivated, tenacious, process-driven with excellent communication skills, and able to build trusted relationships while managing complex programs autonomously.