Senior Manager, Contract Management 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

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Entertainment, Media, Consumer Products, LicensingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum seven years’ experience in related field, or equivalent experience
Work experience within the entertainment industry (strong plus)
Strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial acumen
Prior leadership experience, preferably leading mid- to large sized teams across multiple geographical locations
Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex data to senior leadership
Intermediate or better expertise in MS Excel
High attention to detail
Experience creating dashboards (strong plus)
Experience creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership
Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional “client service orientation”
Excellent communicator in both oral and in writing
High energy level; strong work ethic
Self-driven, independent thinker
Results-oriented, decisive
Willingness to be adaptable and demonstrate a desire to operate in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Lead a regional Contract Management Hub, with direct and indirect reports located in multiple locations and internationally-based contractor staff
Manage the entire contract lifecycle for all Consumer Product licensing contracts managed within the regional Hub
Maintain deep understanding of contract execution process; act as subject matter expert (SME) on licensing and regional contract execution
Develop meaningful data analytics; interpret large amounts of complex data and present to senior leadership verbally and in writing in a professional, concise manner
Develop and execute robust communication and training processes to inform Contract Management team and stakeholders of relevant information, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), contract execution processes and controls, and Intellectual Property availability and restrictions
Partner with the Director of Contract Management to lead domestic and global initiatives, identify opportunities, and implement best practices
Drive change management within team and amongst stakeholders
Drive process improvements and automation
Ensure contract execution Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs are met or exceeded; ensure adherence to internal processes and controls, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls, where applicable
Proactively identify roadblocks and risks and recommend solutions to the Director, Contract Management
Review workproduct of direct and indirect reports to ensure consistent standard of excellence
Be the face of Contract Management to regional stakeholders
Partner with senior leadership to address licensee’s contract concerns, determine course of action and drive to resolution
Lead and participate in contract status meetings with stakeholders
Provide guidance on complex contract matters
Some travel may be required (<10%)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalyticsLeadershipChange ManagementProcess ImprovementAutomationSOX ComplianceKPI ManagementStakeholder ManagementTraining Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Manager, Contract Management role?

Minimum seven years’ experience in a related field or equivalent is required, with prior leadership experience leading mid- to large sized teams across multiple geographical locations preferred. Work experience within the entertainment industry is a strong plus.

What are the key skills needed for this position?

Strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial acumen are required, along with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex data to senior leadership.

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

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The role involves leading a regional Contract Management Hub with direct and indirect reports located in multiple locations and internationally-based contractor staff.