Vice President, Workforce of the Future (The Walt Disney Company)

Job ID 10141869 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Feb. 06, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role:

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Vice President, Workforce of the Future to serve as a senior strategic advisor, shaping how Disney evolves its talent strategies for the next generation of creativity and innovation. This role operates at the highest levels of the organization, partnering across divisions to design and drive enterprise-wide workforce strategies. The ideal candidate will combine data fluency, consulting rigor, and human capital expertise to influence leaders and mobilize teams toward measurable, future-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities:

As the Vice President, Workforce of the Future, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and advisory to HR leaders and senior executives across Disney's business segments. Your role is crucial in defining and refining the company's multi-year "Workforce of the Future" strategy, shaping the vision for talent attraction, development, and retention amid changing business models and emerging technologies. This role matters because it ensures Disney remains at the forefront of innovation and creativity, requiring skills such as strategic thinking, data-driven insights, and influential leadership.

Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders and senior executives, helping define Disney's multi-year "Workforce of the Future" strategy.
Shape the vision for talent attraction, development, and retention amid changing business models and emerging technologies.
Provide insights and recommendations to anticipate future skill needs and optimize workforce planning and structure.
Lead development and interpretation of workforce analytics and predictive modeling to inform strategic decisions.
Partner with People Analytics, Finance, and Strategy teams to connect workforce insights with business outcomes.
Apply a consulting mindset to diagnose organizational challenges, frame options, and mobilize change.
Leverage influencing skills to drive alignment and action across business units without direct authority.
Advise on enterprise talent acquisition, internal mobility, and upskilling strategies to prepare Disney for future demands.
Influence the evolution of Disney's employer brand and employee value proposition.
Recommend approaches to embed agility, inclusivity, and digital capability into the workforce experience.
Inspire individual and business success by clearly communicating the "why" behind business decisions.
Provide continuous coaching and feedback, ensuring individuals can reach their highest potential.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategic HR, or workforce strategy.
Experience in top-tier consulting firms (e.g., Bain, McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, or Accenture) strongly preferred.
Proven ability to drive measurable results through influence, collaboration, and executive advisory.
Demonstrated success in shaping and implementing large-scale workforce or talent initiatives with quantifiable impact.
Deep expertise in data-driven workforce analysis, trend forecasting, and scenario planning.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive presence skills.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Human Resources, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within media, entertainment, or technology sectors.
Understanding of trends shaping the future of work-AI, automation, digital collaboration, and flexible work models.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across highly matrixed, global organizations.
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) a plus.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $284,900 to $348,100 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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