Senior Manager Resource Management

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

Reporting to the Executive that leads Walt Disney Imagineering Business Transformation & Workforce Strategy, the Senior Manager leads the Resource Management Office responsible for WDI resource strategy and management. This office will partner across all WDI studios and geographies to ensure integrated resource plans and processes. This team applies technical skills, analytics, and relationship skills to forecast resources, lead casting sessions, and develop scorecards. Ultimately, this role helps ensure we have the right Imagineer, at the right place, at the right time to create amazing products for our Guests.

You will:

• Lead Walt Disney Imagineering labor strategy efforts that include transformation of existing processes and business rules, and introduction of new concepts to inspire changes across the organization

• Drive a holistic approach to planning and prioritizing labor strategy initiatives globally

• Provide leadership and ongoing professional development for both direct and indirect reports

• Centrally manage WDI resource plans and resource planning process

• Develop and lead a cross-studio, cross-geography project casting process

• Partner with the WDI technology studio to develop and maintain resource management tools

• Build resource scorecards to monitor progress against resource strategies in partnership with WDI Finance, HR, and studio leaders

• Influence decision making by communicating complex analytical findings through simplified data visualization and communication tools

• Advance data-driven analytical and problem-solving approaches to improve forecast accuracy

• Support headcount, hires planning and related analyses across WDI

• Build and foster relationships and partnerships to influence and drive change

You will have:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in resource management or related field

• Experience leading, motivating, and managing a team

• Proven ability to build and foster relationships with cross functional partners and lead in a collaborative way to drive results across the business

• Skilled communicator with ability to present complex topics in a clear and concise way

• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical analysis methods and ability to apply to real-world situations

• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects with competing demands for resources

• Ability to work with partners at different levels to coordinate team efforts and in a team environment

• Ability to understand current trends and identify opportunities for improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the WDI creative development process and knowledge of Disney Parks organization

• Experience with resource management for a project-based workforce

Education:

• BS/BA in finance, business, and/or engineering.

Preferred Education:

•  Master of Business Administration

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