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Project Manager (Project Hire)

Job ID 10134249 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Oct. 14, 2025
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Job Summary:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology, inventing new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

The Project Manager reports to the Senior, Principal, or Executive Project Manager and is responsible for scope development, planning, budgeting, contracting, construction, and closeout activities as they relate to the project.  Under minimal supervision, they lead the implementation of project documentation and deliverables and are responsible for timely communication with business partners and executive leadership. This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

You Will:

On any given day, as a Project Manager, you might:

  • Provide directional leadership to the entire project team across all studios with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and execution under minimal supervision

  • Provide direction and set priorities for the project team

  • Help to develop the integrated project delivery strategy

  • Lead development of budgets, scheduling, and resource planning for projects                                                                                                                   

  • Manage the implementation of a change management program, develop change mitigations, and determine the validity and disposition of project changes

  • Responsible for the development and update of the project risk register, including completeness, impact assessment, mitigation strategies, and contingency requirements

  • Prepare or approve contract documents for bid packages

  • Negotiate basic contracts and changes 

  • Manage contractor compliance with terms and conditions

  • Work with suppliers and subcontractors to influence schedule plans, mitigations, and acceleration and support negotiation of project change orders                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

  • Develop the Capital Authorization Requests                                                  

  • Ensure project documentation and deliverables are tracked and completed with requisite quality

  • Contribute knowledge to team including training and apply lessons learned

You Will Have:

Here’s what you need to be successful at this job:

  • Adapt to changing project demands, collaborates with diverse project teams and meets milestone schedule expectations/deadlines

  • Demonstrate strong meeting facilitation, presentation, and collaboration skills to keep all members of project team aligned and to develop integrated and fully supported project strategies

  • Contribute to project leadership meetings and serve as a trusted source of information and reliable analysis

  • Produce formal contractual communications with vendors, consultants and other WDI partners

  • Effectively summarize communications for executive management

  • Guide project team towards resolution of issues through strong facilitation skills

  • Influence senior management in decision making regarding complex issues

  • Maintain positive relationships with studios, WDI partners, vendors, and consultants

  • Influence commercial and schedule issues through clear identification of critical issues and drivers, thoughtful analysis, and well-articulated positions

  • Work with suppliers and subcontractors to influence schedule plans, mitigations, and acceleration and support negotiation of project change orders

  • Provide input and influence project casting, including participating in the interviewing process

  • Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff

Required Qualification & Skills:

  • 4-year undergraduate degree, preferably in a technical field such as engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent work experience in project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience

  • Themed entertainment experience

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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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., 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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