VP, Portfolio & Strategic Enablement

Job ID 10141900 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Jan. 29, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Team

At Disney Experiences, technology powers the magic – seamlessly integrating the physical, digital, and virtual worlds to help our guests navigate our properties and platforms, immerse themselves into our stories, connect with those they love, and share their unforgettable experiences with the world. This leader oversees diverse, enterprise critical teams spanning portfolio management, HR/Finance transformation, technical project management, learning & development, and the vendor management office. The VP serves as the connective tissue across Disney Experiences Technology (DXT) —driving operational excellence, financial transparency, and delivery velocity across a global technology ecosystem.

What You Will Do

The VP, Portfolio & Strategic Enablement will lead multiphase HR and Finance technology transformations, drive the technical project management strategy across Disney Signature Experiences (DSE), govern the enterprise portfolio, elevate technical learning programs, and oversee vendor strategy and governance. Your leadership ensures modernization, standardization, data driven decision making, and measurable business impact at enterprise scale.

Key Responsibilities

HR & Finance Transformation

Lead unified modernization of HR and Finance technology, including global HCM and finance platforms.

Drive architecture strategy for cloud native platforms, API led integrations, analytics, and AI capabilities.

Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and vendor partnerships.

Champion change management and data privacy/compliance.

Technical Project Management & COE Leadership

Lead the Technical Project Management Center of Excellence and define common frameworks, standards, and best practices.

Centralize expertise, training, and resource alignment.

Work side by side with the DSE technology leadership and delivery teams to ensure appropriate budgets are set, managed, and aligned directly to DSE strategic priorities

Centralized DXT Portfolio Management

Own governance of long-term plans, annual plans, forecasting, and executive reporting.

Lead MyPPM/Clarity and portfolio analytics for thousands of users.

Standardize processes across global sites and integrate with Atlassian and ServiceNow ecosystems.

Drive enterprise portfolio leadership, roadmap alignment, and financial transparency.

Required Qualifications & Skills

15+ years leading largescale technology portfolios and multidisciplinary teams, with 8+ years in executive leadership.

Expertise in portfolio management tools (e.g., Clarity/MyPPM) and integrations with Atlassian and ServiceNow.

Depth in vendor strategy and operations, including governance, performance, cost optimization, and risk.

Proven HR and Finance transformation leadership with strong FinOps and resource capacity planning experience.

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management across SVP+ audiences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Attractions Technology 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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