Global Product Creation Strategy Manager
Company: Parks, Experiences and Products
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Product Creation
Strategy, this individual will support and influence the strategic
direction of the Global Product Creation organization (which
includes merchandising, creative design, product design and
development, planning, supply chain, and material
sustainability).This individual will work on the essential product
development initiatives that will equip TWDC to unlock its next
wave of short-term and long-term growth in products, while
delivering innovation, increased value and leverage to the
organization.Responsibilities :
- Development of Sustainable Strategies for Long Term Growth
- Contribute to strategic vision and objectives of the Global
Product Creation group through support of long-range plans
- Drive elements of global, consumer-led, and product-specific
business strategies for priority initiatives that create long-term
value for the segment
- Support strategies to identify key opportunities to scale
product creation efforts, and streamline and simplify how we create
and develop product globally
- Track ongoing results of key initiatives through KPIs and
supporting business metrics
- Maintain a strong awareness of the global merchandise business,
including knowledge of licensed, vertical, and flexible business
models
- Contribute to critical deliverables and projects related to GPC
strategy and transformation work
- Line-of-Sight Visibility and Critical Connection Across
GPC
- Serve as day-to-day partner for a single focus area of GPC
- Provide line-of-sight to Senior Manager on daily business
issues
- Collaborate cross-functionally to unlock areas of intersection
/ interdependency ("connect the dots")
- Build and foster collaborative partnerships across functions
and departments within Disney Parks, Experiences and Products to
identify business issues, risks, prioritize solutions, drive
alignment & implement changes on behalf of GPC
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Create to a positive team environment
- Work with multi-functional project teams to deliver new
business initiatives and/or evolve existing strategies
- Contribute to a culture that fosters teamwork, creativity, and
innovation while driving accountability to resultsBasic
Qualifications :
- 5+ years of experience in a related field
- College degree in related field of study
- Proven analytical capabilities
- Excellent organizational skills
- Familiarity with working in-or with-large matrixed
organizations
- Strong communication skills and capacity to develop and deliver
presentations, including demonstrated experience in creating
visually-compelling decks and materials
- Team player with track record for building strong working
relationships
- Ability to balance shifting priorities to manage and deliver
complex projects on timeRequired Education :
- 5+ years of experience in a related field
- College degree in related field of studyPreferred Education :
- MBA This role is located in Kissimmee, FL Our Benefits: 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 About Us: The Parks, Experiences and Products
segment includes Disney's iconic travel and leisure businesses,
which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe
and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership
program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business.
Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's
leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods,
digital games and apps; the world's largest children's publisher;
Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney
e-commerce platform. The Walt Disney Company, together with its
subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international
family entertainment and media enterprise with the following
business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio
entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Walt
Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business
segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products. Walt Disney Parks
and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a
business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us
grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a
rapidly changing world.
Keywords: Parks, Experiences and Products, Lee's Summit , Global Product Creation Strategy Manager, Executive , Lees Summit, Missouri
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