Manager - Business Operations
Job Summary:
We’re seeking a strategic, action‑oriented Manager, Business Operations to lead high‑impact strategic initiatives, continuous improvement, and Cast Experience programs while translating strategy into execution and outcomes leaders can act on.
Operating at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and delivery, this leader manages a small team, partners closely with senior technology leaders, and drives adoption and impact through strong executive presence and the thoughtful application of AI‑enabled capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives & Program Leadership
Lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives aligned to DXT and enterprise priorities
Translate leadership direction into clear plans, milestones, and decision points
Drive execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and outcomes
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
Partner with senior leaders to shape priorities, sequencing, and execution trade‑offs
Executive Storytelling
Develop clear, compelling executive narratives that connect initiatives to strategy and outcomes
Synthesize complex work into concise, executive‑ready stories for leadership forums, reviews, and decision‑making
Enable leaders with messaging, materials, and recommendations for high‑visibility discussions
Ensure consistency and cohesion across decks, readouts, talking points, and communications
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve processes, tools, and ways of working
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, clarity, and scalability
Explore and pilot AI‑enabled approaches that enhance operational effectiveness, with clear adoption and impact goals
Cast Experience & Engagement
Lead Cast Experience initiatives spanning engagement, communications, and executive reporting (including Chairman’s reporting)
Partner with Communications, HR, and Culture Committee stakeholders to ensure alignment to DXT priorities and values
Shape clear, empathetic change narratives that support understanding, adoption, and engagement
Ensure Cast‑facing initiatives are operationally sound, inclusive, and consistently delivered
Drive workplace planning, readiness, and coordination across sites to support a consistent in‑office experience
What Success Looks Like
Strategic initiatives delivered on time with clear, measurable impact
Leaders equipped with concise, decision‑ready narratives and materials
Improved efficiency and consistency in how work is executed and communicated
Strong Cast engagement and clarity through change
Thoughtful adoption of AI‑enabled capabilities that enhance outcomes without adding complexity
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
8 years of experience in program management, operations, continuous improvement, or technology‑adjacent roles
Proven experience leading cross‑functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization with senior leaders
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively between strategy and execution
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in technology, digital, or enterprise operations environments
Exposure to AI‑enabled tools or initiatives that drive operational or employee impact
Background in change management, Cast/employee experience, or organizational effectiveness
Experience supporting workplace, facilities, or organizational change initiatives
Lean Six Sigma certification or proven experience applying efficiency methodologies
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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $117,800 to $161,900 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.
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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