Manager - Decision Science Products
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10106107 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Nov. 21, 2024Job Summary:
The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) is the Walt Disney Company’s center of excellence for developing and deploying innovative analytics that support decision making for client organizations across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), including Disney Media Ad Sales organization (e.g., ABC, ESPN, FX, Studio Entertainment, Disney Theatrical Group) and Parks, Experiences & Products. To drive business value through decision-shaping analytics, DDSI leverages technology, optimization, simulation, statistics and machine learning models to explore opportunities and deploy new analytical capabilities.
The Decision Science Product team within DDSI is looking for a Manager that will provide leadership and oversight for a highly skilled team of experts across business and technical domains. This role will be accountable for overall project successes on behalf of DDSI, including the successful integration of the analytics solutions with the client organization and processes. In addition to providing holistic oversight, the Manager will be expected to lead interactions with our clients, vendors and internal TWDC teams such as Decision Science, Data Integration, and various segment-specific analytics and technology groups.
The successful candidate will be data-driven and business-minded, and will be passionate about solving business questions through data analysis. In this position, you will be working directly with business segments within the Disney Ad Sales and Technology organizations. You will lead integration of existing solutions or development of new solutions by scoping, implementing, and testing that solutions address client business problems. You should enjoy connecting with clients to brainstorm ways to better support business decisions, being a thought leader in analytical settings, building data visualization dashboards, and managing and improving software systems.
Responsibilities:
Lead, develop and mentor a team of analytical professionals who perform data analysis, modeling, solution development, solution maintenance, and product/client engagement across a portfolio of business segment projects
Develop multi-year advanced analytics strategies and roadmaps on behalf of client partners
Build project resource and funding plans, shepherd initiatives through expense and budget approval processes, and manage resources across initiatives to maximize project delivery and client satisfaction
Lead directly and indirectly via influencing in a matrixed environment
Represent DDSI as a subject matter expert internally to all levels including Sr. Leadership
Drive results in the face of uncertainty and challenges to ensure delivery and usage of analytically driven solutions
Exhibit critical strategic thinking and creative problem solving in order to scope work, shape deliverables, set priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate results that can be understood and acted upon
Have a vision for analytical opportunities, be accountable for integrating these concepts into real-world business processes, and drive the roadmap for ongoing operational updates and sustainment.
Lead operational integration of analytic processes and support on-going usage and interpretation of advanced science within developed analytical applications.
Basic Qualifications (must have experience):
8 years of experience in the media industry (media ad sales, media research, media technology) or similar technology field
3-5 years of experience leading analytical teams
3-5 years experience coding in Python / SQL (or similar programming languages)
Experience leading development of web-based applications
Ability to think and act independently on a daily basis, while maintaining a cross-functional and holistic perspective for implementation decisions
Strength in leadership to navigate complex organizational dynamics, remove barriers, and be a thought partner for all levels
Strong at concisely communicating complex topics to varied audiences, in order to act as a science consultant to any business unit within TWDC
Ability to craft client presentations and lead presentations to executive leadership
History of supporting operational teams, and working in a fast paced environment
How To Stand Out (nice to have experience):
Deep expertise in revenue management strategies
Proven success in consulting and application development product management
Expertise with Nielsen and/or other video measurement solutions
Experience leading projects requiring full stack development
Strong understanding of advanced analytical methods
Experience developing short- and long-term product roadmaps for implementation and sustainment
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Analytics, or other quantitative field; Master's Degree preferred
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
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 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 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.