Sr Manager, HR Project Management (PH)

Are you a proven collaborator who is forward thinking, seeks innovative solutions, and can balance project management capabilities with creative, business savvy to deliver results? Can you pave the way for others in a mature, matrixed environment to help HR and Finance leaders bring a Finance transformation to life?

The Walt Disney Company Enterprise Human Resources Project Management Office (HR PMO) delivers complex, high impact projects for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) and provides project management consultancy for project teams throughout the company. The PMO builds and manages a focused portfolio to guide and achieve TWDC priorities.

The HR PMO is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management (Project Hire) for a two-year assignment to support a large-scale Enterprise Finance transformation project with a cross-functional focus.  In this role, you would use your expertise to implement strategies and associated initiatives using a collaboration-driven approach while providing PMO leadership and expert project management.  You’d be responsible for stakeholder partnership and project governance at all levels of the organization, across business segments and functional groups.

Success will be found through the effective and efficient leadership of the project and in building close, constructive relationships with key partners.  A successful person will be:

Collaborative ­–a person others want to work with because they are a solution-oriented team player who can maintain a positive, productive outlook even when things get tough.

Adaptable – succeeds in highly fluid, ambiguous circumstances – dealing with issues that do not have clear answers or process.

Curious - wants to look around every corner, try new things.

Enthusiastic – passionate about project management work specifically - ready to grasp this incredible opportunity to make change happen at The Walt Disney Company.

Job Summary:

As the Senior Manager, HR Project Management (PH) you will be responsible for developing and implementing project plans with various stakeholders to bring the Finance Transformation to a successful implementation. This role requires project management expertise, business savvy, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Ability to influence and collaborate with a cross functional team to govern, plan, manage change, and implement the Finance Transformation project.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with Organization Development team to facilitate complex work and maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Develop strategic programmatic frameworks to meet HR and Finance objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource requirements, timelines, milestones, deliverables.
• Coordinate project teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among all members.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to understand their project needs.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations, address concerns, and ensure their engagement and support throughout project.
• Conduct regular meetings and presentations to update stakeholders on project progress.

Drive support and accelerate initiatives:  

• Communicate, partner with, align, and influence executives, leaders, peers and partners to support HR and Finance alignment.
• Develop compelling executive-level presentations and messages for targeted internal and external audiences designed to influence and inform.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Leadership
Project Management
Stakeholder Management

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, finance, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in HR, finance, or project management, preferably in a large organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Self-starter, acts independently and recognizes when projects need to involve additional partners and decision makers and a demonstrated ability to customize solutions to the context and needs of the organization(s).
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, successfully meeting deadlines.
• Strong integration, collaboration, and conflict resolution skill.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong influencing and networking skills to help build and foster existing consultative relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Team player who quickly builds trust and collaborative working relationships with business leaders and partners across many groups and geographies. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of Disney businesses, policies, and procedures.
• Willingness to flex work hours to accommodate multiple time zones.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank is $165,700 to $202,500 per year. 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.