Assistant Show Manager
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10094248 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Jun. 27, 2024Job Summary:
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.
The Assistant Show Manager is accountable and responsible for tactical project management of show scopes for Walt Disney Imagineering projects large and small, sometimes working with another Show Manager or fully responsible on their own depending on the project. The Assistant Show Manager leads all subject areas within the show team on a project from blue sky through close out and beyond. Assistant Show Managers regularly partner with team members from all parts of Walt Disney Imagineering, Facility Operations and Services, Park Operations and Contracts to deliver a very complex and diverse scope of work on time and on budget with long term reliability. Assistant Show Managers are on the frontline of a project to lead the Show Team to ideate, design, engineer, produce, install and deliver outstanding shows and attractions while ensuring project budgets and schedules are met!
This is a full-time position.
What You Will Do
- Lead the work of Show Design and Production teams for all show fields involved in a project.
- Be accountable for show scope on a full (“right size”) project for their level of experience.
- Be responsible for commercial management of a product line or multiple product lines/elements within a project
- Develop strategic plans for production of show scope considering vendors, resource availability, budget, schedule, creative intent and agreed upon design criteria.
- Drive for results along with show scope design team and their leadership identifying needed changes in resource needs thru all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Develop scope and bidding documents for all show scopes.
- Evaluate and selects vendors as appropriate for budget, schedule and technical capabilities.
- Manage contracts for outside vendors as the Responsible Individual (RI) and reports on progress, budget and status to project team.
- Facilitate relationships with the Show team, all project partners, vendor leaders and field leads, (Primary focus on show adjacent scope i.e. Operations, FOS, Facility teams etc.)
- Monitor all phases of design, development/production and installation of show scope identifying potential changes to creative intent, missed/deleted scope or other changes to scope relative to detailed bid packages or other documentation, validate identified changes and associated values and process change order approvals.
- Communicate, both verbally in presentation and conversation, and written correspondence to WDI leadership, project teams, vendors, consultants, and other partners
- Direct and indirect leadership of Show team members as needed
- Partner directly with Producers, Project Managers, Production Designers and Technical Directors on projects
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 5 years related experience – leadership in film/theater production, engineering, construction, project controls or other Disney/Themed Entertainment projects
- Experience managing workflow and delivery of complex scopes of work
- Experience and ability to work with multidisciplinary Artistic and Technical subject matter experts toward a singular goal of meeting Creative Intent
- Ability to think strategically and tactically about complex issues and problem-solve to resolution
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and teamwork/partnering ability by taking care of those in your charge rather than being in charge.
- Ability to balance between project delivery goals while being empathetic to the project team to create a harmonious environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally
- Ability to relocate short term domestically and/or internationally for project work
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a field such as Design, Engineering, Themed Entertainment, Business or equivalent work experience
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $ 84,500 to $113,300 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 Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.