Sr Manager, Organizational Development (PH)

Job ID 10127884 Location Burbank, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Aug. 27, 2025

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Job Summary:

No two days are ever the same at The Walt Disney Company - particularly in Organizational Development! We’re thinkers, builders, and strategists. We tell meaningful stories that win hearts and minds. We are passionate about the work we do - and are always seeking to raise the bar on our own performance.

The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) seeks a Senior Manager, Organizational Development (Project Hire) for a two year assignment to support HR’s role in the Company’s Global Finance Transformation initiative. Organizational Development expertise with strong experience leading operating model design, change and complex projects/programs are requirements for this role.

As an OD professional, you will be recognized as an expert in one or more OD competencies such as Org Design, Change Management or Process Improvement and excel at simplifying complex issues and processes and bringing others along. The ideal candidate will be an advisor to HR and business leaders with a bias towards action and impact. The candidate must be comfortable being dropped into ambiguous situations and able to quickly support the team in driving change, transformation and business results.

The role is based in Burbank, CA and reports to the Senior Manager, Organizational Development.

Key Responsibilities:

Cross functional enterprise collaboration with senior executives, business leaders, OD leaders and HR Business Partners to design and deliver organization design, change and transition management and culture transformation across the Company.
Partner with the HR PMO team to facilitate complex work and maintain stakeholder alignment; implement project schedules, plans and timelines.
Build trust and work with teams in a global and virtual environment; Partner effectively with HR Business Partners and OD leaders across the Company to transfer knowledge and skills
Effectively prioritize time and ensure speed in delivering high-impact work
Develop and deliver change strategies and plan; Identify change drivers and impacts and mitigate program risks/issues; Identify and manage anticipated resistance; Define and measure business readiness, success metrics and monitor change effectiveness
Translate strategy into designing and implement org structure and/or operating models; Facilitate role clarity and accountabilities
Manage projects independently while acquiring needed resources and developing capabilities in others to deliver project requirements
Creates and implements plans to ensure successful change execution

Basic Qualifications

8+ plus years of OD experience driving practical and impactful organizational change
Possesses practical experience in Organizational Development and Change Management of large and complex initiative.
Anticipates business needs, identifying opportunities to advance business objectives and/or minimize risk
Creates value through insight, leveraging data and analytics to create and demonstrate business value and ROI
Collaborates with cross functional Enterprise stakeholders to identify needs and develop solutions; operates with a global mindset while fostering the open exchange of ideas between people
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Able to communicate and influence complex concepts in a compelling and simple way
Develops new ideas, seeing issues from multiple angles, acting with a sense of curiosity and urgency, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement
Is a positive example of corporate values, demonstrating adaptability in times of conflict; maintains a positive outlook in the face of adversity while inspiring others to do the same
Raises the bar on performance for themselves and team/partners, inspiring others to excellence; resolves conflict quickly and is part of creating an environment in which constructive collaboration replaces tension
Drives clarity, brings structure to ambiguity, and simplifies complexity
Develops organizational alignments and cultural change activities

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in the field of Organization Development, Organizational Behaviors, Human Resources Management, or Business-related fields.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in the field of Organizational Development, Organizational Behaviors, Human Resources Management, or Business-related fields.
Experience in Change Management Principles, methodologies and tools
Prior consulting experience working in Entertainment and/or Finance

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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, 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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