Dir, DCL New Build

Job ID 10127701 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Aug. 22, 2025

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Job Summary:

About Us:
“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Technology. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands. We deliver experiences to consumers through our Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Lines, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digitally led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives such as Hey, Disney!

This position is situated within the team dedicated to Disney Cruise Line Strategic Growth, Infrastructure, and Technology Operations under DX Technology. The role collaborates extensively with Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Cruise Line business operations, and a diverse array of partnering technology teams across Corporate and DX Technology.

As a Director, New Build, you will be reporting directly to the Vice President, Technology.

About the Role & Team:
Disney Cruise Line is currently experiencing a period of rapid growth, and you will be accountable for the technological design, development, construction, installation, and commissioning of both current and future ships being constructed.

You will collaborate with peers to deliver on an extensive portfolio of commercial, innovative, and modernization initiatives related to new build efforts. You will work closely with Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), technology, and business executives to define strategies alongside in-house and external engineering teams, vendors, and shipyards to deliver solutions that advance our Guest, Cast, Crew, and Business objectives.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and oversee the strategic direction and execution of infrastructure engineering for new builds, including:
Designing complete and complex frameworks, systems, or products
Define and partner on processes for new technical platforms, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
Influence the shaping of future solutions and products by contributing to the network, infrastructure and architecture used across multiple products or systems
Provide multi-layered technical expertise for next-generation initiatives
Collaborate with Executive stakeholders to execute on the design and implementation of converged system solutions onboard the new ships
Lead the definition and execution of efficient build processes to enable standardization and execution of multiple ship builds as it related to Technology deliverables
Manage the complex vendor scope deliverables for new builds to ensure completion within agreed cost, timescale and resources budgeted
Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in the industry, recommending solutions where beneficial to the organizations growth
Lead the development of future ship technical specifications to ensure that Disney Cruise Line is positioned to offer future ship view guest experiences
Lead the team in collaborating closely with the critical shipboard departments and officers for project efforts
Responsible for the long-term and annual planning of Technology and Digital investment as it pertains to new builds
Manage and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Lead with an inclusive mindset and establish a culture of trust, transparency and collaboration
Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
Represent the department in executive meetings and provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Positive, inspiring, and collaborative mindset that can be a trusted advocate for the DX Technology team that partners across the segments to ensure alignment with broader company-wide initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills:

12+ years of related experience in Systems, Network and/or Infrastructure engineering
Proven experience in a leadership role within network engineering, infrastructure engineering or a related field
Strong strategic vision, planning and execution skills, with a track record of driving business-aligned technology initiatives
Strong financial background and experience managing budget at multiple levels
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to effectively manage local and remote teams
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
In-depth knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Proven experience in the cruise and/or related industries

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 12 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in network engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of cruise ship build type project experience
5+ years of cruise ship operational experience
Experience with specific technologies, methodologies, or certifications relevant to network engineering
Previous experience in a similar role within a large, complex organization

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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 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC 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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