Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager, Application Engineering

Req ID:

10097498

Job Description:

The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team is responsible for supporting clients across The Walt Disney Company including Disney Experiences (DX), Media Networks (e.g., ABC, ESPN, etc.), Studio Entertainment (The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Theatrical), and Corporate Finance.  DDSI leverages technology, data analytics, statistical and econometric modeling, and optimization to build innovative tools that shape business decisions and drive business value.

Candidates should have a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving, be results oriented, be able to prioritize and be a team player in a collaborative environment. 

As a Senior Manager, Application Engineering, you will lead the design, development and implementation of advanced analytic solutions for various business segments across the Walt Disney Company. This role will require strong people leadership experience as well as application design and development.  You will also need a broad technology background, understanding of infrastructure needs, excellent analytical and quantitative skills, and the ability to deliver creative solutions to complex problems.

Your Role:

• Lead application engineering and infrastructure planning for multiple complex projects and initiatives to drive the implementation of analytical systems that improve business results.

• Lead direct reports, including managers and professional staff specializing in different technical disciplines. You may also manage the work of further professional staff in a matrixed organization.

• Work with leadership and peers to define strategic direction for the team and department.

• Ensure proper staffing and prioritization to accomplish the team’s goals

• Manage the Software Development Lifecycle using a combination of waterfall and agile techniques

• Define and implement scalable, efficient, and automated processes

• Leverage business, technical, and leadership experience to set application and architectural direction for your area

• Responsible for scope negotiation, work estimation, resourcing, design proposals, adaptation of plans to meet operational challenges, and representation of the team with executives and business partners

• Drive evaluation and adoption of emerging tools, technologies, and platforms

• Partner with Decision Science teams to integrate data science advancements into end-to-end solutions

• Partner with Disney Technology teams to define implementation, integration, and sustainment standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum ten years of software development and technology experience

• Minimum three years establishing and leading large technical teams

• Ability to lead managers and guide team through decision making processes

• Demonstrated experience influencing others, including senior leaders, across multiple lines of business

• Strong knowledge of current technologies, tools, and software

• Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement new technology platforms, tools and solutions to meet upcoming business needs. 

• Demonstrated ability to champion projects and initiatives from beginning through implementation, meet deadlines, and balance multiple priorities

• Excellent problem-solving skills, including ability to assess options and recommend solutions

• Experience working with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or equivalent

• Experience working with complex and large volumes of data; understanding of databases and query languages

• Experience leading career planning for your team

• Experience building partnerships with other departments and vendors

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business environments and manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical teams

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent.

How To Stand Out:

• Minimum five years leading large technical teams specializing in application development

• Minimum three years working with AWS, including EC2, Lambda, S3, and IAM

• Statistical and data science knowledge, and experience with analytic applications and tools

• Relevant industry knowledge (media, entertainment, theme parks, resorts, etc.)

• Hands-on experience with Python, Django, and front-end tools such as HTML, Javascript, and ReactJS

• Experience configuring/tuning software applications and database connections

• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, or similar

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a quantitative field, or equivalent

Who We Are:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Job Posting Segment:

Corporate Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Decision Science & Integration

Primary Job Posting Category:

Software Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-08-15