Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Project Integration Manager

Job ID 10101235 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 24, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment (ASE) Planning & Integration Team provides consistent and innovative expertise and resources in the areas of critical initiative progression, Cast experience and development, standards and policies, adherence to regulatory and safety requirements, project management, technology improvements, recognition and line of business IFP strategy development.

In this full-time, salaried leadership role, you will have a strong focus on day-to-day line of business-led facility maintenance and improvements, representing ASE needs to partners and vendors to ensure project timelines and impacts are well communicated and understood.

The ASE Project Integration Manager will report to the Manager, ASE Planning and Integration.

What You Will Do

Partner closely with the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Engineering Services and Facility Asset Management teams to support project timeline adherence, understand impacts to the ASE operation and mitigate roadblocks to successful completion
Work in and around animal care areas to support projects, including in Guest areas, backstage holding areas, pools, and habitats. This could include driving, including off-road, climbing on stairs/ladders/scaffold, climbing on top of roofs, etc.
Lead local project initiatives and efforts through process, strategy and execution, with a primary role to integrate at all reporting levels
Remove barriers and simplify the execution of work alignment with overall business strategies
Lead routine and emergency facility maintenance needs for ASE Teams
Planning and strategy development for all future ASE projects, prioritizing budgetary expenses and securing funding through the IFP process
Review construction plans, phasing, and logistics to ensure projects account for animal/human safety and welfare

Required Qualifications & Skills

Proven understanding of facility-based project management, or the impacts and requirements of working in close proximity to animal care areas
Minimum one year of previous leadership experience within a project or direct report setting
Understand nuances of working around animals (effect of sound, light, etc) and/or familiarity with Disney Facilities
Minimum of one year full cycle project management experience focusing on strategy development, planning, and implementation
Shown strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills with attention to detail
Flexibility in work schedule while supporting projects within three shifts
Ability to work independently, handle confidential information, balance multiple projects with confirmed timelines, and adjust to an evolving business environment, while recognizing when projects need to involve multiple partners and decisions need to be made at other levels within the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to facilitate strategic brainstorming with a skill to consolidate thinking into an agreed upon strategy
Ability to advance critical work via an approach that is highly collaborative; maintain a strong connection to the organization through integrated thinking and partnerships
Knowledge of professional service teams and their responsibilities (FAM, FOS, Maintenance, etc.)
Understanding of chemical management systems
Development of presentation level materials up to and including senior leadership
Understanding of the requirements of regulatory organizations such as AZA, USDA, FWC, CFTOD, etc.
Current or previous Disney work experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: 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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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 World Resort.

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