Job Posting Title:

Project Manager

Req ID:

10111552

Job Description:

Job Summary:

"We Change Lives." Walt Disney Imagineering Asia Limited is the master planning, creative development, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its accomplished corps of Imagineers manage the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.

This position is accountable for fiscal and schedule performance for medium projects or equivalent portion of a large project. Report to Director-Project Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, a Project Manager will perform the following duties:                                                                              

Lead or manage development of project deliverables    Lead the development of the scope, schedule, and budgetManage implementation of a change management program, develop change mitigations, and determine validity and disposition of project changesResponsible for development and update of the project risk register including completeness, impact assessment, mitigation strategies, and contingency requirementsActively manage project financial and schedule risksDevelop the project delivery strategyPartner with Design team and AP/RSE to establish BD/FSD/FEHD Licensing approach and strategiesPrepare or approve contract documents for bid packagesManage contractor compliance with terms and conditionsEnsure project documentation and deliverables are tracked and completed with requisite qualityNegotiate Contract awards and drive Contracts close-outsContribute knowledge to team including training and lessons learnedApply lessons learned and best practicesProvide direction and set priorities for the project teamResponsible for directional leadership of the entire project team across all studios with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality and execution of the agreed creative visionPartner with Creative Leaders and Producers, collaborate with HKDL Operations teamsDemonstrate excellent Leadership and can effective lead interns, associates, assistants, and outside consultants as neededContribute knowledge to team and PM community through training and sharing lessons learned.Maintain open and transparent communication with senior leadership and project team members to foster trust, engagement, and efficiency.Maintain frequent communication, reporting, and interactions with project team, vendors, consultants, and other WDI partners through conversation, presentations, and written correspondencesDemonstrate strong meeting facilitation, presentation, and collaboration skills to keep all members of project team aligned and to develop integrated and fully supported project strategiesContribute in project leadership meetings and serve as a trusted source of information and drive the team to provide reliable analysisEffectively summarize communications for executive management

Desired Qualifications:

4 year undergraduate degree, preferably in a technical field such as engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent work experience in project management. Master degree preferred.Discipline related professional certification or industry relevant continuing education desirableAbility to think strategically and tactically about complex issues and problem-solve to resolutionCollaboration with a drive for decision makingDemonstrated excellent leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and teamwork/partnering abilityAbility to perform well in a fast-paced and team-oriented environmentStrong presentation skills and confidence when speaking to small or large groupsAbility to supervise staff, consultants, and vendors including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, coordinating work, and managing time and have delegation skills.Read and interpret design drawings Strong meeting leadership, facilitation, and alignment skillsGood conflict resolution skillsExcellent communication, collaboration, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.  Strong knowledge of design, manufacturing, and/or constructionStrong analytical skillsRisk identification and management skillsNegotiation and delegation skillsHigh stress toleranceMinimum 8 years relevant experienceMinimum 3 year supervisory experienceExperience with hiring and managing outside consultants, vendors and contractorsKnowledge of the HR policies and basic HR managementThemed entertainment experience preferredBilingual ability is essential

Job Posting Segment:

Other Support

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDI Operations (HKDL)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project/Program Management Generalist

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-04