Principal Program Manager

About Us

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance and protect these exciting experiences.

Who We Are

We Are Hiring!

We need a Principal Program Manager to join the Global Information Security Corporate and Disney Experiences Information Security Officer (ISO) team! This position works closely with leadership to drive high priority Cybersecurity remediation.

What You Will Do

You will work on strategy, priorities, and finances for the ISO Cybersecurity program. You will also be responsible for all aspects of remediation related to Cybersecurity investigations, designing solutions to address risk and ensuring fixes are implemented timely.

Responsibilities:

• Work with engineering teams, including Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and leadership to design solutions addressing gaps identified during Cybersecurity incidents

• Articulate technical solution into business strategy and understand the big picture as it relates to business value

• Analyze takeaways from Cybersecurity investigations to determine opportunities for further improvement across the Segment ecosystems

• Cultivate a strong network of Cybersecurity, technology, and business leaders within the Segment, Global Information Security, and across the Company

• Actively coordinate with executives on strategic planning process, communication of strategic and organizational priorities

• Lead the organization’s strategic roadmap by supervising all initiatives and verifying execution

• Help define and implement the Cybersecurity Program’s communications strategy

• Lead all financial initiatives, including annual budget development, forecasting, SOW’s, and procurement process

Must Have

• Minimum 10+ years of cybersecurity experience

• Ability to communicate security issues to technical and non-technical audiences

• In depth understanding of security fundamentals and common vulnerabilities in addition to web, mobile, and enterprise application vulnerabilities

• Experience leading change in a multifaceted environment and ability to build consensus

• Project and program management experience with strong organizational skills

• Experience creating Executive presentations and an ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts in a business context

• Financial management experience

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with risk methodologies, industry security-related frameworks, such as NIT CSF.NIS 800.53, SOC 2 Trust Principles, or PCI Data Security Standard.

• Strong existing network within the Company and familiarity with tools/processes and Company culture

• Certifications in one of more of the following – CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC

Education

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience