Job Summary:

The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team is responsible for supporting clients across The Walt Disney Company including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP), Media Networks (e.g., ABC, ESPN, etc.), Studio Entertainment (The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Theatrical), and Corporate Finance. DDSI leverages technology, data analytics, optimization, statistical and econometric modeling to build innovative tools that shape business decisions and drive business value.

Candidates should have a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving, be results oriented, be able to prioritize and be a team player in a collaborative environment.

As a Senior Manager, Application Engineering, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced analytic solutions for various business segments across the Walt Disney Company. This role will require strong people leadership experience as well as application design and development. You will also need a broad computing background, understanding of infrastructure needs, excellent analytical and quantitative skills, and the ability to deliver creative solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead application engineering and infrastructure planning for multiple complex projects and initiatives to drive the implementation of analytical systems that improve business results.
• Lead direct reports which may include managers and professional staff specializing in different technical disciplines. May also manage the work of further professional staff in a matrixed organization.
• Work with leadership and peers to define strategic direction for the team and department.
• Ensure proper staffing and prioritization to accomplish the team’s goals
• Manage the Software Development Lifecycle using a combination of waterfall and agile techniques
• Define and implement scalable, efficient, and automated processes
• Leverage business, technical, and leadership experience to set application and architectural direction for your area
• Responsible for scope negotiation, work estimation, resourcing, design proposals, adaptation of plans to meet operational challenges, and representation of the team with senior leaders and with partners
• Drive evaluation and adoption of emerging tools, technologies, and platforms
• Partner with Decision Science teams to integrate data science advancements into end-to-end solutions
• Partner with Disney Technology teams to define infrastructure implementation and sustainment standards

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum three years establishing and leading large technical teams
• Minimum seven years of software development and technology experience
• Ability to lead managers and guide them through decision making processes
• Demonstrated experience influencing others, including senior leaders, across multiple lines of business
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement new technology platforms, tools and solutions to meet upcoming business needs
• Demonstrated ability to champion projects and initiatives from beginning through implementation, meet deadlines, and balance multiple priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including ability to assess options and recommend solutions
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or equivalent
• Experience working with complex and large volumes of data; understanding of databases and query languages
• Experience leading career planning for your team
• Experience building partnerships with other departments and vendors
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business environments and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum five years leading large technical teams specializing in application development
• Minimum two years working with AWS, including EC2, Lambda, S3, and IAM
• Statistical and data science knowledge, and experience with analytic applications
• Relevant industry knowledge (media, entertainment, theme parks, resorts, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Python, Django, and front-end tools such as HTML, Javascript, and ReactJS
• Experience with analytics tools like SAS, Databricks, or similar
• Experience configuring/tuning software applications and database connections
• Experience with visualization concepts and tools
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, or similar

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a quantitative field, or equivalent

This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will work a portion of their time on-site from a Company designated location and the remainder of their time remotely.