Sr. Manager, Facilities

BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF 
 

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

How will you contribute to our magical experience?

The Sr Manager, Facilities will join the team to develop and execute the regional strategy that ensures all company sites across Latin America operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with global standards. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for facilities management, corporate insurance programs, and the company car fleet.

The Sr Manager, Facilities will be responsible for:

Facilities Management

• Supervise the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of buildings, offices, and corporate campuses across the LATAM region.
• Ensure compliance with Environment, Health & Safety regulations and company standards.
• Manage contracts with regional vendors (cleaning, security, catering, maintenance, technical services, etc.).
• Implement space planning, cost optimization, and sustainability projects (energy efficiency, water, waste management).
• Coordinate site moves, openings, and closures in collaboration with Real Estate and other global functions.

Fleet Management (Company Car Fleet)

• Define regional fleet policies, including vehicle renewal, allocation, and maintenance.
• Negotiate agreements with leasing, maintenance, and insurance providers.
• Monitor operational costs, fuel consumption, and emissions.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle usage and road safety policies.

Insurance Management (Corporate Insurance)

• Manage the regional insurance portfolio (property, automotive, liability, and other coverages).
• Oversee policy renewals, risk analysis, and claim management.
• Partner with brokers and insurance companies to optimize coverage and cost.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Compliance to ensure alignment with global policies and standards.

Regional Leadership & Strategy

• Manage local and remote Facilities teams and provide support to multiple countries across LATAM.
• Lead regional initiatives for standardization, digitalization, and continuous improvement.
• Report operational and financial KPIs to global leadership.
• Serve as a key liaison between global and local teams, ensuring consistency and alignment in practices and processes.

What we need from you to be part of this story:

• +3 years of experience in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, or related areas, leading cross-functional and remote teams across multiple countries, and managing strategic suppliers and regional budgets.
• Strong knowledge of Facilities operations, EHS compliance, space planning, sustainability programs, and fleet management. Solid understanding of insurance programs (property, liability, automotive, and corporate risk management).
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, Vendor negotiation and contract management, Financial and cost optimization mindset.
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese.
• Willingness to travel across LATAM.

 Additional Information:

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create the memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love. We are a team of storytellers and hire under equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability and gender identity. We foster a corporate culture of belonging and inclusiveness, which empowers our staff and company to thrive. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt Disney