Senior Manager, Menu Planning & Development 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, Theme Parks, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of experience in strategic planning, portfolio/program management, or integrated producer/manager roles
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, global and cross-functional teams, people and initiatives
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across creative, business, and operational stakeholders
Proven ability to balance creative ambition with operational and financial realities
Understanding of the WDI creative development process and knowledge of Disney Parks organization (preferred)
Demonstrated experience with the 5 and 10-year capital planning process, Menu Planning, and staffing strategies (preferred)

Responsibilities

Drive the collaborative development, approval, and communication of the WDI “product” view of Disney Parks global experience strategic planning, known as the menu plan
Lead global strategic projects that help inform decision-making
Develop comprehensive, menu plan strategies that connect business and audience need with an experience solution, influencing new concepts and formats
Convene strategic forums to guide experience menu decisions and facilitate early development alignment between WDI and site leadership
Lead cross-menu strategic projects to deepen the value of WDI’s delivery against Guest, business, and creative objectives
Drive transformative Menu opportunities and strategies for improving the planning and development process within WDI and with segment partners
Lead the creation and synthesis of presentations and analytical tools which communicate planning strategy for WDI & DX leadership
Leverage global purview to connect insights and opportunities across the various global sites
Measure and recommend the potential impact and performance of new development while summarizing multiple sophisticated inputs into clear strategies and clear paths for decisions
Provide analytical guidance on menu programming scope to site portfolio leadership to guide decision making

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic PlanningMenu PlanningProject LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationDecision-MakingFinanceOperationsGlobal Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this role?

This is a full-time position.

What does the Senior Manager, Menu Planning & Development do?

The role involves driving the collaborative development, approval, and communication of the WDI menu plan for Disney Parks global experience strategic planning, and leading global strategic projects to inform decision-making.

Who does this position report to?

You will report to the Executive Menu Planning.

What is the company culture like at Walt Disney Imagineering?

Walt Disney Imagineering blends innovative storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences; innovation is in their DNA, they push boundaries, and value diversity of expertise to influence positive changes.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.