Senior Manager, Talent & Growth

Job ID 10145440 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States / Burbank, California, United States / New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Mar. 18, 2026

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Job Summary:

The Talent & Growth Center of Excellence (COE) is responsible for defining and delivering enterprise‑wide talent strategies for leaders and employees across segments and regions—spanning talent management, leadership development, executive experiences, skills foundations, performance, potential, and succession planning.

The Senior Manager, Talent & Growth is part of our Corporate People & Culture team, and plays a pivotal role responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide talent solutions that align with The Walt Disney Company's evolving people strategy. This role partners closely across Talent & Growth, People & Culture and business segments to design and deliver integrated, data-driven programs and experiences that strengthen our ability to know, grow, and prepare talent across the company – while enabling consistent, scalable practices across all segments.

Responsibilities:

Innovate & Sustain Existing People Leader Experiences:

Own end-to-end delivery of Leadership F.I.R.S.T. learning journey (under development), a People Leader resource site, and quarterly Disney Leadership Essentials (DLE) programs
Partner with and provide direction to internal COE teams and segment partners for the successful facilitation and delivery of key programs
Facilitate learning sessions and train-the-trainer (TTT) sessions
Oversee multilingual, multi-format versions and manage program materials across SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and the DLE TTT Center
Proactively identify updates to programs, maintain governance, version control, TTT processes, and facilitator readiness globally
Develop annual planning efforts and budget, including vendor relationships / management
Lead periodic content updates and integration with other first-line leader learning offerings
Leverage metrics and analyze feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of training and implement improvements

Engagement of Stakeholders & Partners

Engage and develop about 35 enterprise facilitators and partners (domestically and globally)
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with segment and regional learning partners, and influence outcomes
Ensure consistency while meeting segment-specific needs

Run quarterly community meetings for stakeholder engagement, shared best practices, and continuous improvement

Develop Leadership Development Programs

Consult with segment and enterprise leaders to understand development and performance needs of different talent pools and leadership populations across the enterprise
Design and lead the development of practical, high impact programs and relevant performance support tools for different levels of leadership (manager and executive populations) with the support of the COE design team
Serve as a Leadership Development subject matter expert and build deep knowledge and understanding of the business to proactively design and develop learning solutions

Leading Others

Provide continuous coaching and feedback, setting clear expectations, ensuring accountability, and rewarding accomplishments
Develop self and others, supporting career aspirations by encouraging the team to express their ideas, explore their interests, and stretch current skillsets and mindsets
Demonstrate care and compassion, creating an environment where the team feels supported when addressing their concerns
Create an environment where Disney values are experienced, aligning actions to words, encouraging creative problem-solving, and ensuring everyone's voice is heard

Required Qualifications:

7+ years experience in related HR/talent fields
Experience consulting and leading cross-functional initiatives, including stakeholder engagement
Track record of developing and delivering high impact leadership programs for manager and executive populations
Understanding and application of instructional design principles
Proficiency in strategic thinking and problem-solving
Strong relationship management and business acumen
Excellent consulting and diagnostic questioning skills
Ability to tell stories with data and communicate effectively
Proven program/project leadership skills
Ability to facilitate virtually and in person, adapting approach and style to a variety of audiences
Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity while leading a team through constant change
Previous leadership experience and the ability to share real-life examples of lessons learned as a leader

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in global/matrixed environments

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Preferred Education:

Advanced degree

The hiring range for this position in California is $168,200.00 to $205,400.00 per year and in New York is $176,200.00 to $215,200.00 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.

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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 HR Strategies & Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC 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.

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