Lead Tech Project Mgr

Job Posting Title:

Lead Tech Project Mgr

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Job Description:

Department Description

At Disney Experiences Technology we design and deliver more than 400 digital and physical products that bring Disney stories to life in unexpected ways. From theme parks and resorts to cruise ships and beyond our global team of technologists designers and innovators creates seamless immersive experiences that delight millions of Guests and Cast Members around the world.

Team Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Lead Technical Project Manager to oversee and drive complex cross-functional technical initiatives from initiation through this role you will work closely with engineering product design and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned with technical and business goals. You will apply project management principles practices and techniques to lead and control project schedule scope quality cost and performance risks independently for multiple complex technology projects. You will also provide leadership to other project managers and ensure the successful delivery of high-impact technical programs aligned with business objectives.

What Youll Do:

• Plan manage and execute multiple technical projects and programs across teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate technical requirements into project plans

• Define project scope goals timelines milestones and deliverables

• Track progress manage dependencies and mitigate risks and issues and serve as the primary escalation point for project risks issues and dependencies

• Partner with engineering product architecture and business leaders to define technical roadmaps and delivery plans

• Facilitate project meetings stand-ups retrospectives and stakeholder updates

• Coordinate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Manage project documentation schedules and status reports

• Ensure adherence to Agile Scrum or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate

• Mentor and guide Technical Project Managers and project teams

• Drive alignment across stakeholders and ensure clear communication at all levels

• Own project planning execution and delivery for complex high-visibility initiatives

• Manage budgets resources timelines and delivery metrics

• Facilitate executive-level status reporting and decision-making

• Ensure projects adhere to Agile Scrum or hybrid delivery methodologies

• Demonstrated ability to drive complex forecasts & capacity plans and to effectively communicate risks and dependencies to leaders and business partners.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 7 years of project management experience including leading technical projects

• Proven experience managing large-scale cross-functional technical initiatives

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC)

• Technical background in software development infrastructure or systems architecture

• Experience working with engineering and technical teams

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira Confluence Clarity)

• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority

• Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a Lead or Program Management role

• Technical background in data and analytics and tools like Snowflake Java and Cortex

• Experience managing AI-based projects

• PMP PgMP CSM SAFe or similar certifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum and hybrid environments

• Experience managing globally distributed cross-functional teams

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.

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The hiring range for this position in Orlando FL is $148300 - $190800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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.

Job Posting Segment:

DX Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:

Emerging Tech & Data

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project Management Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City State Region Postal Code:

Orlando FL USA

Alternate City State Region Postal Code:

Date Posted:

Required Experience:

Manager