Job Summary:

The mission of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) is to bring the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create magical memories that last a lifetime. Whether managing a theme park, building a cruise ship, producing a new toy, publishing a book, or creating an online adventure, we want to be able to give our fans and customers the best Disney experience possible.

The Director, Business Planning will act as key business partner to executive leaders for assigned Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing (CPGP) lines of business, leading a team responsible for the identification, evaluation, and development of key strategic and operational growth initiatives, supporting the Five Year Plan process and strategic planning function for the assigned businesses, and, in partnership with the VP, Business Planning, supporting the development of the consolidated CPGP Five Year Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Strategically lead highly complex business planning and development work/projects
• Partner closely with executive leaders across CPGP, as well as key stakeholders across DPEP and TWDC, to analyze and address significant business and operational opportunities and challenges
• Develop supporting analyses, including financial/analytical models to evaluate and support potential strategic opportunities (e.g. new business models, geographic expansion, category white space)
• Create compelling, persuasive presentation materials to communicate key recommendations to senior level executives
• Follow up as needed on strategic opportunities and initiatives to ensure appropriate operationalization and execution
• Support assigned CPGP businesses in the creation of their respective annual Five Year Plans
• Recruit, lead, develop and mentor a high performing, collaborative team

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in retail/product strategy, management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or private equity
• Executive presence with exceptional ability to influence and drive decisions within a matrix organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive work across cross functional teams
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence and persuade at all levels across an organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, including prioritizing work and driving high level output
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or passion for Licensing, Retail, Publishing , Interactive Experiences or Gaming industries

Preferred Education

• MBA from a top-tier school

Additional Information:

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About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disney’s iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include 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. Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world’s largest children’s publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Consumer Products and Interactive Media, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.