Sr. Tech Project Mgr

Disney Disney · Media · Orlando, FL +1

This role manages projects within the US Parks Portfolio, focusing on the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for technology and digital-led initiatives across various business lines. The Project Manager will lead efforts related to project schedule, scope, quality, cost, and performance risks, working closely with cross-discipline technology teams, leadership, and business partners.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and manage the project scope, timelines, risks, and quality management across the entire project lifecycle (initiation through completion).
  2. Works with engineering teams, including Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and leadership to establish processes across all program areas that will ensure success on strategically prioritized projects and improve efficiency.
  3. Successfully develops and maintains project budgets and ensures their delivery in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
  4. Maintains monthly forecast submissions, including making adjustments as needed to resource allocations, vendor payment schedules, and forecast for partner teams.
  5. Conducts regular program status meetings with all partners, keeping needs and requirements continuously in view.

Skills

Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully managing complex technical program/projects.
  • Adept at leading and prioritizing projects in a program and working seamlessly with distributed teams (onshore, near shore, and offshore).
  • Hands-on experience with Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
  • Possesses good interpersonal skills, communication (written and verbal), time management skills, and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools like JIRA, Confluence/Wiki, and Smartsheets
  • Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects.

Nice to have

  • Experience in the supply chain industry, especially Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) like Blue Yonder, SAP WMS, Oracle WMS or similar large-scale warehousing solutions.
  • Experience with budget tracking, including actuals vs. forecast, submitting forecasts, and providing variance explanations.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Agile Certifications (CSM; ACP; CSPO; SAFe; LeSS)