Environmental Sustainability Program Manager at The Walt Disney Company

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Hospitality, Theme ParksIndustries

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of business operations with strong problem solving, leadership, communication and influencing skills
Proven track record in excellent negotiation, communication and engagement at multiple levels, with both technical and non-technical colleagues
Conflict management skills to negotiate alignment with competing business priorities
Experienced leading and facilitating meetings with partners to drive culture change and implement environmental initiatives
Proficient in each of WDP&R's leadership competencies (Leadership, Management, Technical, and Relationships)
Creatively resolve problems – sometimes in areas outside your realm of expertise – and work within a dynamic, sometimes ambiguous atmosphere
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, collaboration applications, and project management tools
On average, 20-30 hours per week doing field work, walking with partners onstage and backstage, performing studies, handling waste in a variety of different weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Bachelor’s degree in environmental sustainability, engineering, analytics, business, project management, or related field or 5+ years of related experience

Responsibilities

Develop overarching strategy and roadmap to support Walt Disney World’s contribution towards the company’s environmental goals
Research, design and develop environmental studies and KPIs for new projects supporting the environmental goals, which guides strategy development and decision making
Build business cases and financial estimates for scaled implementation across multiple lines of businesses, and secure buy-in from key stakeholders and leadership
Lead the Project Management Office (PMO), which facilitates governance processes, identifies methodology and standards, oversees project development, and coordinates communication across cross-functional teams and executives
Develop the strategy to achieve The Walt Disney Company environmental goals across all operating areas, as well as identifying and prioritizing projects (e.g., expanding recycling infrastructure, plastics reduction, water stewardship and energy efficiencies including fuels and transportation systems)
Actively partner across all business units at Walt Disney World and other environmental sustainability teams across the company to develop and optimize plans, influence decision making, and prioritize environmental initiatives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Environmental SustainabilityStrategy DevelopmentProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisNegotiationLeadershipCommunicationConflict ManagementKPIsRecyclingPlastics ReductionWater StewardshipEnergy Efficiency

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site role based in Orlando, FL.

What are the required qualifications and skills for this position?

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in environmental sustainability, engineering, analytics, business, project management, or related field (or 5+ years of related experience), in-depth knowledge of business operations, strong problem solving, leadership, communication and influencing skills, proven negotiation and conflict management skills, experience leading meetings to drive culture change, proficiency with Microsoft Suite and project management tools, and physical ability to perform 20-30 hours of weekly field work including lifting up to 40 pounds.

What does the role involve in terms of fieldwork?

The role requires on average 20-30 hours per week doing field work, including walking with partners onstage and backstage, performing studies, handling waste in various weather conditions, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

What are the preferred qualifications for this job?

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field and Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification.

What benefits does Disney offer for this position?

Disney offers a range of benefits and perks, though specific details are not fully listed in the job description.