Senior Manager--Creative Development Resources

About the Role & Team:

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 diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines 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, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

The Senior Manager-Creative Development Resources serves as the primary interface with the Director of Creative Development and the Managing Music Producer on project staffing, talent development, financial oversight, and long-term strategic planning, providing administrative and day-to-day leadership for creative areas within Disney Live Entertainment.

You will report to the Director-Creative Development.

This is a Full-Time role.  

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage Disney Live Entertainment creative teams, including Show Directors, Writers, Art Directors, Designers, Choreographers, and other creative disciplines as assigned.
•  Oversee creative resource planning for Walt Disney World projects, aligning talent to approved shows and initiatives across multiple priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, creative environment that supports effective ideation, innovation, and cross‑disciplinary teamwork.
• Partner with stakeholders from creative concept through ongoing operations to ensure strong creative vision, efficient processes, and high‑quality delivery.
• Track project progress and sustain creative excellence through leadership of Entertainment Show Quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including Show Production, Talent Casting, Technical Direction, Design, and Park Operations.
• Develop, mentor, and motivate creative talent by driving training, development, and growth opportunities across disciplines.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with key clients, creative partners, and industry and educational organizations.
• Communicate effectively with audiences ranging from front‑line teams to executive leadership, presenting ideas clearly and crafting compelling business narratives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Entertainment Industry working in Show Production and Entertainment operation of live shows
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, earn respect, and establish credibility with creative professionals, and assume ownership and accountability for creative teams of multiple disciplines
• Demonstrated functional leadership ability, including problem-solving, influencing abilities, negotiating skills, and continuous improvement process experience
• Lead, mentor, and develop creative teams, with a focus on delivering value-added results, global alignment, operational excellence, and legendary service to clients and guests
• Demonstrated robust verbal, written, presentation, and public speaking skills are essential for leading, coaching, and corresponding with all levels within the organization, including creative executives and leaders
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize, prioritize, take, and provide direction and complete multiple tasks on time to deliver on specific and measurable targets through a collaborative team environment
• Proven ability to handle financial/accounting issues related to the area of responsibility
• Proficiency with various software/computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and willingness to learn new software programs or applications
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable to a wide variety of working environments
• Demonstrated ability to model Disney heritage, traditions, and guidelines
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Walt Disney World® Resort policies and procedures
• Leadership ability, including problem-solving, decision-making, influencing abilities, negotiating skills, and continuous process improvement experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, deal with multiple priorities, and handle confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

It would be great if you also have:

• Working knowledge of Walt Disney Entertainment collective bargaining agreements, including AEA, AFM, and Service Trades Union contracts (particularly IBT and IATSE side letters)
• Demonstrated Theme Park entertainment experience or equivalent

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater-related field, or equivalent work experience is required
• Master's degree in Theater-related field is preferred

Additional Information:

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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