Associate Project Manager (Internal Assignment/ Project Hire)

Job Summary:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of fields and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for development and completion of Operating Documentation and related projects for multiple Live Entertainment offerings. Projects may include stage shows, technical shows, fireworks/spectaculars, parades, “atmosphere” entertainment, Disney Character experiences, and backstage and support operations. The Associate Project Manager is accountable to the Program Manager for project execution and completion of deliverables.

You will report to a Program Manager.

This is a temporary assignment with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do

• Primarily focused on Disney Cruise Line and International site Entertainment Operational and Training documentation.
• Identify scope, milestones, business requirements, timelines, for each assigned project.
• Primary responsible party for execution of each project’s timeline and results.
• Assure consistent interface among Subject Matter Experts, Content Providers, Partners and Clients.
• Proficiently lead cross-functional meetings and facilitate content-gathering and review meetings for multiple topics.
• Proactively handle changes in project scope, identify challenges and devise contingency plans.
• Maintain strong working and consulting relationships and regular communication with Partners, Stakeholders and Clients to drive project results.
• Engages an extensive partner base, including executives and other salaried leaders at different organizational levels, and other partnering areas including but not limited to, Entertainment Operations, Operations Training, Facilities Operations Services, Worldwide Safety & Health, and Quality Engineering.
• Proactively adjusts project approaches to fit each projects’ needs, in collaboration with multiple partners.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Willing to travel to domestic and foreign venues for extended periods of time
• Must have, or be willing to obtain a passport and corporate credit card for overseas travel 
• A self-starter who takes initiative and completes work with minimal direction
• Ability to proactively manage changes in project scopes, identify challenges and devise contingency plans
• Ability to manage multiple projects from beginning to end, including timelines and deliverables
• Ability to serve as the communication point for assigned projects, for external and internal partners, as well as interface with other lines of business influenced by the project
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient writing skills
• Proficiency in gathering, examining, and coordinating Entertainment project content
• Proficiency in aligning and cross-referencing large amounts of content and engaging other partners for reviews and feedback, as necessary
• Skilled in leading cross-functional meetings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays and non-traditional office hours (e.g., overnights)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in a leadership role in Entertainment-related fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, and SmartSheet

Preferred Education

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in entertainment field or equivalent 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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