Associate Project Manager
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10100869 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Sep. 16, 2024Job Summary:
Associate Project Manager - Technology Optimization
Studio Operations is comprised of multiple disciplines related to the postproduction of our films. This includes localizing formats for global theatrical release, ensuring consistency and continuity in the voice and representation of our characters in media formats worldwide, ensuring secure delivery of films to exhibitors, retailers, and homes worldwide, converting of classic film content into digital formats, and managing of all Walt Disney Studios production and postproduction facilities (including sound stages and the Digital Studio).
Responsibilities:
Create and maintain workflow documentation for current and future technology workflows
Assist in creation of user stories and use cases related to new tech initiatives
Coordinate the delivery of assets and testing materials required for new technology applications
Support status tracking, project milestones and project health related to new technology applications
Schedule high volume of meetings, book conference rooms, and other logistics
Prepare status updates for readouts to stakeholders
Support onboarding new process, technology solutions or workflows and create/maintain documentation
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of professional experience
Exceptional communication skills, both written and interpersonal, expressing ideas, thoughts, or facts in a clear, convincing, and organized way
Exceptional collaboration skills and ability to influence others without authority
Ability to communicate to team members and senior executives. This includes experience presenting to all levels of staff, internally and externally
Understands Project Management deliverables and provides guidance as needed to contribute to team success in completing deliverables
Self-starter with strong initiative and proactive approach
Highly organized and able to work independently – attention to detail is imperative
Be adaptable and flexible to shifting priorities and partner needs
Ability to efficiently handle a large quantity of projects and tasks simultaneously
Problem solver with positive, can-do attitude
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a deadline-driven / changing environment.
Understanding of post-production, manufacturing and distribution supply chains, including Theatrical and Direct-to-Consumer lines of business.
Education:
BA/BS Degree or Comparable Work Experience
Job Location:
This role is in-office based in Burbank, CA
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $78,100 - $101,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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.
This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.