Project Manager - Walt Disney Imagineering (4 years fixed-term)

Job ID 10112776 Location London, United Kingdom Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Aug. 01, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

As a Project Manager at Walt Disney Imagineering UK, you will report to the Senior Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, first-of-their-kind projects. You’ll be part of a newly formed team in London supporting the expansion of Disney Cruise Line portfolio.

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.

This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week with opportunities for short periods of travel.

What You Will Do

Support and collaborate with the Senior Project Manager on all aspects of project management, from scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery; under minimal supervision
Set priorities and provide direction to project teams
Develop integrated delivery strategies, budgets, schedules, and resource plans
Lead change management and risk mitigation and contingency efforts
Prepare and negotiate basic contracts and manage contractor compliance
Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to influence timelines and outcomes
Develop the Capital Authorization Requests
Track project documentation and ensure quality deliverables
Contribute to a culture of continuous learning

Required Qualifications & Skills

Significant experience in a large-scale project management architecture or construction management environment
Experience in shipbuilding, cruise ships, or themed entertainment
Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and collaborate across diverse teams
Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, incl communications for executive management
Ability to read and coordinate drawings and 3D using the Autodesk suite
Strong knowledge of project management capabilities
Expert user of MS Office suite (especially using MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to guide project team towards resolution of issues through strong facilitation skills, incl Designers, Architects and Construction Managers
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.
Confidence in guiding teams in a highly matrixed and international environment
A collaborative spirit and a passion for storytelling through design

Preferred Qualifications

A degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent experience
Experience in shipbuilding, cruise ships, or themed entertainment highly desirable

The Perks

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and TRUST

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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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 Magical Cruise Co., Ltd, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Magical Cruise Co., Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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