Senior Project Manager - Costuming at The Walt Disney Company

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Theme ParksIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience leading multi-year programs/projects with budgets greater than $1M
Certification in two or more of the following areas: Project Management (i.e. CAPM, PMP, etc.), Agile (i.e. PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, etc.), Business Analysis (i.e. PMI-PBA, CBAP, etc.), Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt), ITIL, Supply Chain
Previous experience with multiple project management methodologies, as well as experience with pragmatic blending of styles to facilitate collaboration and delivery (i.e. Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DMAIC, DFSS, etc.)
Strong negotiation, partnering and influencing abilities that result in win/win agreements and outcomes
Effective in communicating (written & verbal) with all levels of partners
Strong analytical and problem solving skills to achieve business results
Skilled facilitator that can lead project meetings and large workshops driving commitments, accountability, and deliverables
Proven track record of delivering projects on-time and on-budget while communicating with executive leadership, sponsors and stakeholders
Strong business and financial acumen
Proficient with project management tools (i.e. Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, MS Project, etc.)

Responsibilities

Establishes project scopes, detailed business requirements, timelines, budgets and cash flows
Serves as the primary liaison between multiple teams, including Costuming (domestic and international sites), Finance, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Technology & Digital, and external vendors
Right-sizes project management methodology and tools to the individual needs of each project
Assesses project risks and formulate mitigation plans
Fosters relationships with business partners in our theme parks and resorts worldwide to influence and drive projects and best practice sharing across sites
Provides briefings and status reports to executives, leaders and team members on a regular basis, identifying key milestones and critical path elements
Ensures proper project closure including retrospectives/lessons learned, documentation for all processes and systems, and final financial reporting
Support the development and expansion of the Costuming Project Management Office

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementBusiness RequirementsBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementSupply ChainSystem IntegrationsProcess ImprovementAgileWaterfall

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Project Manager - Costuming role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience leading multi-year programs/projects with budgets greater than $1M, certification in two or more areas like Project Management, Agile, Business Analysis, Six Sigma, ITIL, or Supply Chain, and previous experience with multiple project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DMAIC, and DFSS.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time role.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize for this team?

The team emphasizes innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration to create remarkable entertainment experiences across Disney theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, and more, with a diverse group of disciplines bringing magical worlds to life.

Who does this role report to?

You will report to the Senior Manager – Projects & Initiatives.