Vice President, Collaboration and AI

Job ID 10129458 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Aug. 20, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

At Disney Corporate and Enterprise Technology, our teams unite legendary storytelling with cutting-edge innovation—delivering scalable solutions that empower every studio, park, and platform to create unforgettable experiences across the globe.

As a Vice President, Collaboration Technology & AI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our global entertainment powerhouse. This position is at the forefront of innovation, where you will collaborate with leaders across the company to drive strategies and inspire teams to develop innovative solutions, ensuring Disney remains a world-class storyteller and entertainment company.

This leader champions innovation and strategy for collaboration, conferencing, and AI tools across the company—empowering knowledge workers and teams. You’ll help drive Disney’s competitive advantage by enhancing experiences, growing the business, and boosting operational excellence. Responsibilities include overseeing Microsoft Copilot, the “DisneyGPT” platform, and steering key initiatives like Global Hosting Transformation and eTech’s AI programs. Additionally, you’ll ensure strong, consistent product management throughout TWDC Services & Platforms.

What You Will Do:

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

Lead and oversee the financial performance of this business-critical set of technical services.
Develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and innovation.
Ensure alignment with Disney's global vision and corporate strategies.
Evaluate key business and organizational challenges, developing innovative solutions within broad company policies.
Influence and persuade stakeholders to align with strategic objectives and initiatives.

Product Management & Optimization

Implement and lead a strong Product Management function for both Collaboration and general-purpose AI tools.
Drive the strategy for world class and consistent product management practices across the Services & Platforms organization.
Drive synergy and optimization initiatives to ensure we are making the most of our licensed software, without duplicated capabilities.

AI Strategy & Enablement

Lead the strategy & delivery of AI tools for knowledge workers and workgroups.
Advance this technology, build a clear roadmap and communications plan to clearly guide employees to the right AI tool for their needs.
Partner closely with other AI & Innovation teams across TWDC to ensure our general-purpose AI toolsets are aligned with and taking innovation from the larger strategies.
Drive a training and advocacy program to help accelerate general purpose AI skillsets across the company, and a culture of innovation in this emerging space.

Collaboration Platforms & Transformation

Lead both the strategy & delivery of the Collaboration platforms across TWDC, with a product management focus to deliver the capabilities needed in the most efficient way possible.
Lead the strategic programs and transformation projects for the Services & Platforms organization, ensuring the necessary focus and quality on our most critical efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration technologies and AI-driven solutions.

Team Leadership & Culture

Provide leadership and direction to executive and senior leaders, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

Experience with AI technologies
Strong financial acumen and accountability
Strategic planning and execution
Innovative problem-solving abilities
Influential and persuasive communication skills
Proficiency in program/product management and Lean Six Sigma
Adaptability to changing business environments

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

Experience in the entertainment industry
Familiarity with collaboration technologies
Proven track record of leading large, diverse teams

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Relevant certifications in leadership or strategic management

The hiring range for this position in California is $246,400 to $330,400.00 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.

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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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