Production Manager (IA/PH) at Walt Disney Imagineering

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This team with varied strengths – representing a wide variety of subject areas and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust! 

As Production Manager, you will guide production processes and financial success of assigned projects from inception to completion using a strong, diversified background in project management. You will support and maintain creative integrity while delivering outstanding production efficiency and operational reliability. You will monitor project status, deliverables, schedules, budgets, scope and meetings. You will support the Producer in meeting all project goals while following company/departmental standards and policies.  

This is a 1-year assignment with no guarantee of placement. 

You will report to a Producer. 

What You Will Do

• Develop solid relationships with multiple partners at multiple levels to achieve the goals of assigned projects in partnership with Producers, Show Directors, Technical Directors, Technical Designers, Costumers, Entertainment Operations and any other essential team members and project partners 

• Manage sourcing, procurement, contracting and payment processes in partnership with contract administrators and procurement partners. 

• Lead overall project fiscal responsibility, communication of variances, and facilitating efficiency efforts 

• Ensure operational strategies and requirements are implemented into the production process, and serve as the communication point for external and internal clients and collaborators, and interface for all other lines of business influenced by the project 

• Advise production teams on standard processes and quality excellence, coordination with clients and partners to implement all Disney Cruise Line and Disney Parks Live Entertainment components and quickly offer solutions to address issues and identify process adaptations to meet project needs 

• Serve as a champion for safety, environmental, inclusion and other corporate programs, enhancing the Guest/Cast Experience and driving results 

• You will provide guidance and Cast Member support to Production Assistants and Guest Experience Managers on assigned projects 

• You will travel extensively for assigned projects, domestically and internationally. 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3 or more years professional leadership in live show/theatrical production, live event production, technical, or stage management 

• Experience in zero based budget creation, labor and operating expense estimating, and financial management/reporting with attention to detail and accuracy 

• Experience leading procurement efforts for entertainment related goods/services and managing bid package processes. 

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and ability to lead conflict resolution with proven successful experience in team building and cross-functional collaboration 

• Strong delegation, partnering, and negotiation skills 

• Effective problem solving skills, enhancing the success of each project 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills and comfort working with all levels of leadership 

• Experience initiating, organizing, and completing multiple tasks in a timely manner 

• Proven strong analytical and administrative skills with the ability to identify areas for continuous process improvement 

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs, spreadsheet and presentation software, Microsoft Outlook, collaboration tools and file sharing programs 

• Trusted and respected leader that guides with integrity 

• Can receive and deliver honest, actionable, and credible feedback to team members 

• Experience providing excellent service to Cast, Crew, Guests, Clients, and Partner 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Entertainment Production and Operations in a professional theatrical, theme park, or cruise line environment 

• Fluency in any additional languages (German, Spanish, Mandarin, French, Japanese, etc.) 

Education Requirements 

• High School Degree or Equivalent 

Additional Information 

• Available and willing to work weekends, holidays, and third shift as needed 

• Willingness to travel extensively on various domestic and international assignments as needed for Disney Cruise Line and/or Disney Signature Experience assignments 

Benefits and Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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