Manager, Integrated Planning & Operations

Disney Disney · Media · New York, NY +1

This role focuses on improving operational processes, workflows, and tooling within Disney's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) business. It involves designing, implementing, and automating solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. The Manager will act as a liaison between Business Operations and Technology teams, translating business needs into technical requirements and managing an integrated planning milestone calendar. While the role involves data and technology, its core function is business operations and process improvement, not direct AI/ML model development or deployment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design, implement, and evolve operational processes and workflows that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across Business Operations and cross‑functional teams
  2. Own and manage the Integrated Planning Milestone Calendar as the single source of truth for key initiatives, launches, and priorities across the business
  3. Serve as a primary liaison between Business Operations and Enterprise Technology teams
  4. Build strong, trusted relationships with technical and non‑technical stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Enterprise Technology, and Business Operations
  5. Translate business needs into structured technical requirements and support communication back to business partners on system updates and changes

Skills

Required

  • 8+ years of experience in business operations, project management, operations consulting, or a related field
  • Experience managing and developing team members, with demonstrated accountability for performance, coaching, and outcomes
  • Strong operational background with a track record of improving workflows and driving efficiency at scale
  • Experience designing and implementing automation and integrated workflow solutions that reduce manual effort
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to navigate a matrixed, global organization and influence without authority
  • Strong relationship‑building skills across technical and non‑technical teams
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment supporting new products and businesses
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Airtable; building and managing complex workflows, trackers, and data is required as this is a critical tool for this role.
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, particularly Google Slides, with experience creating executive‑level presentations and data visuali

What the JD emphasized

  • critical tool for this role
  • building and managing complex workflows, trackers, and data is required
  • Airtable