Lead Technical Project Manager - 9 Months Contract

3 Weeks ago • All levels • Product Management

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Job Description

The Lead Technical Project Manager at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DEET) in Singapore is responsible for the full project lifecycle of complex, multi-regional projects. This 9-month contract role involves collaborating with stakeholders globally to define project scope, manage resources, create and execute project plans, and ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Key responsibilities include defining business requirements, managing budgets and timelines, building stakeholder relationships, and resolving project risks and issues. Experience with streaming platforms, broadcast systems, media management, and rights management is crucial. The role requires strong communication, consultancy, and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • Full project lifecycle management
  • Multi-regional project delivery
  • Streaming platform & application experience
  • Media workflow expertise
  • Strong communication & stakeholder management
  • Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince2, PMI)

Job Summary:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DEET) team is responsible for delivering strategically and operationally important projects from inception to project close.

The Lead Technical Project Manager will deliver a number of related projects through a full lifecycle with multiple and varied project stakeholders in different teams regionally and globally. It is a key role in the APAC DEET team, contributing to the DEET Initiatives by ensuring the successful outcome of projects, on time and on budget. The role reports to the Director of Product & Technology, APAC.

This is a 9 months contract role based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the full Project Management life cycle of complex and diverse multi-regional projects
  • Work with the businesses to identify, document and deliver projects, providing clear and concise project status updates to business sponsors and stakeholders
  • Build the business requirements definition for projects ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are engaged and requirements are defined to meet the agreed minimum standard.
  • Manage the definition of project scope, budget, timelines and acceptance criteria, and ensure relevant sign-off
  • Manage project resources, the majority of which will not report directly to you, but will be based in other parts of the business regionally or globally
  • Create and execute Project Plans using effective tools to avoid deviation from agreed timelines
  • Develop, validate and manage all relevant project support processes and documentation throughout the life of projects (e.g. business cases, plans, status reports, etc.)
  • Build and own strong stakeholder relationships (internally and externally)
  • Actively identify and facilitate resolution when required for any project risks, issues and dependencies within projects
  • Develop technical and operational solutions in collaboration with the appropriate SMEs
  • Ensure a smooth and well-planned transition to the relevant areas of the business when the projects are complete and conduct the Post Project Review where relevant

Requirements:

  • Experience of successfully delivering multi-national, multi-platform technical projects
  • Exposure to Streaming platform and Application interfaces, Broadcast systems, Media Management/ Digital Asset Management, Rights Management and relevant Workflows
  • A track record of finding solutions to complex media workflows, across a range of technologies and platforms.
  • Strong consultancy skills and experience of working at all levels of an organisation
  • Proven ability to translate business requirements to problem definitions, models, and constraints
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of G-Suite (sheets, docs), Confluence, Office365, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, SharePoint, Visio and Trello
  • Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince2, PMI or equivalent)
  • Demonstrate an organised and procedural approach to their workload and tasks
  • Energetic, positive, driven, analytical, detail-oriented and independent individual
  • Active collaborator and listener with good oral and written one-on-one and group communication skills

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. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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