The Project Manager reports into the Sr Manager, Program Management at The Walt Disney Studios Technology and is based in Glendale. The ideal candidate will have led large-scale technologies and managed the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple platform projects.

　　The Project Manager performs the role of technical project manager and scrum master across one or more Studio Technology project teams and is a strong contributor to the evolution of the project management capabilities. The Project Manager will support project teams consisting of product managers, business analysts, software engineers, and QA testers across multiple projects. The Project Manager will work closely with the Product Manager and Engineering Manager to understand and manage project requirements, scope, timelines, and budget, while communicating project status to stakeholders and management

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Responsible for on-time, in-scope and in-budget delivery of projects and leading multiple project teams

　　Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project including scope, schedule, resources

　　Perform in the role of a scrum master across one or more project teams

　　Conduct daily stand-up meetings, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint demo and sprint retrospectives

　　Work with the product development team to understand and manage project requirements, scope, timelines and budget

　　Provide clear reporting of project status across all projects including timelines, milestone tracking, budget status, issue identification, and resource management

　　Identify and communicates resource constraints and potential priority conflicts to assist the organization in evaluating and reprioritizing deadlines

　　Prepare for project reviews and quality assurance procedures

　　Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning

　　Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

　　Manage project budget forecast and track actual spend

　　Experience and Skills:

　　Proven track record in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing large-scale technology projects from definition through implementation, involving internal personnel and consultants.

　　Knowledgeable in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)

　　Attention to detail to ensure high quality deliverables

　　Proactive and possess a hands-on, collaborative working style

　　Action oriented with high standard for quality and performance

　　Strong conflict resolution & negotiation skills adaptable to shifting priorities and sensitive to cross-functional team needs

　　Demonstrate experience using scheduling, budgeting and collaboration tools within the project management discipline

　　Ability to communicate with all levels of organization (Technical leads, Executives, External Vendors etc..)

　　Facilitate team and client meetings effectively

　　Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations

　　Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion

　　Must be an excellent and inclusive team player

　　Will act with a can-do, positive, and collaborative mindset

　　Qualifications & Education:

　　5+ years’ experience as a project manager using an iterative project methodology (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc.) with a demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle

　　Bachelor’s degree required; Technical degree is a plus

　　Prior experience working in Media, Entertainment, or Technology industries preferred

　　CSM certification is preferred

　　PMP certification is a plus

　　The hiring range for this position in California is $102,500.00-$137,500.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

　　Job ID: 10077037

　　Location: Glendale,California

　　Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Studios

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