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Sr Manager, Strategy & Operations

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10126911 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date postedAug. 06, 2025

Job Summary:

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

Be Part of the Story as the Sr Manager, Strategy & Operations where you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation of strategic initiatives that drive the long-term growth and success of the Americas (inclusive of North America, Latin America) licensing business. You will work to establish key strategic priorities, identify, evaluate, pursue business opportunities and develop processes with a focus on efficiencies. The role requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate across departments to align strategic goals with operational execution.

This role will report to the Director, Strategy & Operations.

This is a Full-Time position.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Strategy & Operations in facilitating the execution of priorities through coordination, communication and detailed project management

• Define, and analyze consumer and retail trends

• across major markets, and translate analysis into meaningful takeaways to support project narrative

• Work across the Americas organization (inclusive of North America, Latin America) and Disney Consumer Products Lines of Business in the development and execution of key initiatives, particularly as they relate to new business opportunities and expansion

• Drive the project path for delivery with junior stakeholders

• Research and analyze evolving markets, leveraging strong analytical skills and understanding of our internal operations

• Create compelling, persuasive presentation materials, i.e. pitch materials, strategic planning decks, etc. to communicate key learnings and recommendations (verbally and in writing) reviewing with/presenting to stakeholders

• Support the creation and implementation of transformational initiatives for the Americas region including both the long-term planning process and ongoing operational and process improvement needs

• Collaborate on multiple projects at any one time, setting and meeting deliverable dates and communicating roadblocks/risks in a timely manner for deliverables. Put in place contingencies to adjust shifts.

• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across Disney Consumer Products, and other businesses across The Walt Disney Company.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of progressively complex client management experience, preferably in a licensing or retail environment, with a proven track record of successfully executing strategies and programs.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams successfully including prioritizing work and driving high level output.

• Deep project management and consulting experience

• Experience working with executive-level contributors and stakeholders, including excellent executive level presentation skills

• Strong broad based business acumen with ability to identify and plan for long term strategic growth while delivering on nearer term revenue targets.

• Big picture thinker with innate curiosity to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo; provide structure and direction when it doesn't exist

• Proven experience building critical partnerships in a matrix/cross cultural/media organization and driving collaboration at all levels across an organization and with external partners.

• Experience working in a retail, brand organization

• Strong strategic, critical thinking and financial modeling skills, with an ability to solve complex problems (prioritization, critical thinking, hypothesis creation, etc.)

• Proven strong data analysis skills, including competitive analysis, with the ability to transform findings into easy-to-understand visual narratives that clearly articulate strategy, drive new initiatives, or communicate value propositions and tangible next steps to stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to think pragmatically, not just theoretically, Proven ability to be resourceful, decisive, confident under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast paced, growth-oriented, environment.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and executive presence; strong storytelling abilities.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Education:

• MBA

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 .

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $137,200.00-$183,900.00 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.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with 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. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Disney Consumer Products, Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Disney Consumer Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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