Project Manager, Principle at The Walt Disney Company

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

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
Advanced understanding of project estimates, including the basis of estimate, assumptions, exclusions, and risks; ability 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 parameters
Advanced understanding of project schedules from development through completion of the project; align the team in understanding and delivering within the schedule baseline parameters; key driver in developing schedule risk mitigation strategies and understand the interdependencies of the schedule activities
Ability to manage through conflict, complexity, and to problem-solve issues to resolution
Highly adaptable; able to change direction frequently without losing effectiveness or demonstrating distress
Strong decision-making and drive for results
Critical and strategic thinking skills
Executive partnering skills
Situational awareness and a basic command of emotional intelligence
Displays cultural sensitivity and maintains effectiveness globally
High-stress tolerance

Responsibilities

Lead large projects, complex attractions, or portfolios of smaller projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, integration, documentation, safety, & quality
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 needed
Establish a project culture of proactive change and risk management in addition to leading the implementation, and ensuring the health of these programs
Lead the project in advanced problem solving and reaching balanced, timely decisions with incomplete or unclear information in a manner that ensures team buy in
Understand advanced project sequencing and integration relationships, provoke discussions that lead to identifying efficiency gains, and contribute to innovative solutions
Effectively handle project contingency, authorize its use, and identify the opportunity to reduce cost throughout the project lifecycle to return funds to contingency
Lead negotiations for contracts, project changes, and claims
Deliver succinct, highly effective presentations and recommendations to executive management including team preparation
Reconcile challenging agendas, influence outcomes, work towards results, and provide focus and structure to teams to optimize project performance
Demonstrate good situational awareness and use basic emotional intelligence to positively influence outcomes
Supervise the team, resolve staffing requirements, and conduct performance evaluations
Conduct independent project health checks
Leverage lessons learned and standard methodologies to increase project efficiency, reduce risk, and educate the team
Create impactful teams through leadership style, team design and chemistry, continuous alignment, clear communication of goals and action plans, decisiveness, and feedback on performance
Collaborate, build balanced cross-functional relationships, and provide leadership to internal and external organizations including project team, design studios, operations, municipalities, vendors, and contractors
Act as an agent for change and continuous improvement; champion knowledge sharing to the team and WDI PM community including training and lessons learned
Serve as a trainer and develop training material, including functional standards, guidelines, best practices, and templates
Support recruiting and developing talent

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementContract NegotiationStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingExecutive PresentationsPerformance Evaluations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of this Principal Project Manager role?

The role involves leading large projects or portfolios with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, integration, documentation, safety, and quality; developing project delivery strategies; leading proactive change and risk management; advanced problem solving; contract negotiations; and supervising the team.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or is there a required location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What core attributes or skills are required for success in this role?

Candidates need an advanced understanding of project estimates and schedules, ability to create impactful teams through leadership and communication, and skills in collaborating with cross-functional teams including vendors and contractors.

What kind of leadership and team culture does this role promote?

The role emphasizes establishing a project culture of proactive change and risk management, creating impactful teams through leadership, continuous alignment, clear communication, and acting as an agent for change and continuous improvement.