Manager-Software Engineering at The Walt Disney Company

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Hospitality, TravelIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience (inferred from "Minimum 8 years o" – likely in software engineering or related field)
Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and in writing, to business sponsors and partners, technical resources, and executives, in clear concise language effective for each respective group
Ability to manage competing priorities between Capital and Expense initiatives, including application stability (incidents), security vulnerabilities and remediation, problem solutions, and new business capabilities
Ability to balance technology and business priorities

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end delivery and sustainment of both custom built and off-the-shelf software products for Disney Cruise Line
Assist cast member teams in managing priorities, removing roadblocks, and mentoring cast for career growth
Partner with key stakeholders (Product, Operations, Design, Project Management, etc.) in the delivery of key initiatives from initial concept through funding approval to project completion
Lead and direct a team of software and system engineers to ensure the DCL Logistics, Medical, and Safety & Quality Management applications portfolio are designed for highest quality of Guest and Cast experience, including 100% availability, stability, and reliability to achieve business objectives and seamless experience
Oversee finances and budgets in MyPPM, ensure accurate billing processes, and contribute to forecasting and accrual processes to maintain financial integrity and support organizational objectives
Manage an engineering team responsible for analyzing, designing, programming, debugging, and enhancing software solutions used in various computing environments
Supervise delivery optimization of large-scale or sophisticated software programs and systems, collaborating multi-functionally to align with business goals and timelines
Coordinate, evaluate, and lead external vendor relationships, acting as the key point of contact, and ensuring contractual obligations are met
Proactively find opportunities for technology optimization and efficiency improvements, driving innovation and scalability
Craft and build a roadmap for delivering a world-class support model and ensure ongoing health and performance of technology solutions
Review, augment, and build critical metrics for responsible systems, using visualization tools
Engage in estimation and planning across the organization, voicing recommendations, feedback, and solutions from a technical perspective and aligning to overall project goals to deliver on-time and in-scope
Proactively track and assess emerging technologies across the industry to inform strategic decision-making and recommendations