Senior Manager, Franchise Operations

2 Weeks ago • 10-15 Years • $137,200 PA - $183,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Franchise Operations will lead the creative development process for a vast portfolio of characters and worlds from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. This role involves driving the approval strategy, ensuring quality and authenticity, and collaborating with creative and production leaders. The candidate will build effective workflows, champion the brands, and oversee the asset database. The role requires exceptional development knowledge, leadership, and the ability to build an inclusive team culture. Responsibilities also include overseeing the development streams, mentoring and growing other production leads, and problem-solving to build something new and innovative.
Must have:
  • 10-15 years of experience in game development.
  • 5+ years of experience managing teams.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Job Details

Job Posting Title: Sr. Manager, Franchise Operations Req ID: 10118182 Job Description: About the Role & Team Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a uniquely talented Senior Manager, Franchise Operations to join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you are a talented and versatile Producer with a passion towards creativity, superb leadership skills, and a love of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel properties, you’ll want to check out this amazing opportunity! We are building an experienced leadership team that will set the direction for a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned visionary leader looking to create something epic – guiding and collaborating with a robust group of creative and production leaders focused around a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly “Disney”. You will report to the VP, Creative- Product & Development This is a Full-Time role. In this role, you will… * Establish and lead our franchise creative development process for our vast portfolio of amazing characters and worlds from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. * Serve as a key member of our franchise creative team driving our approval strategy and approach to ensure we are meeting our commitments to quality and authenticity.  * Engage with both creative and production leaders to steer our content across multiple teams and key stakeholders.  * Utilize all the tools in your toolchest to build the most effective workflows and processes that maximize our productivity and momentum.   * Champion our brands by inspiring and informing our teams of new releases, attend studio screenings, and familiarize yourself with our brand and franchise guidelines. * Oversee our incredible database of assets, references, and collections from across the Walt Disney Company. You’d be great for this role because you… * Possess a broad and deep understanding of the art and science of high-quality game development, including familiarity with various production methodologies, tools, and structures to support a team’s strengths and workflow. * Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders – building strong relationships, working through challenges, and reaching consensus to achieve great things. * Value our brands and recognize their significance not only to our products and experiences but most importantly to our fans. * Demonstrate exceptional development knowledge and judgment; experience guiding a compelling vision to reality. * Inspire passion and creativity in others with motivational and supportive leadership. * Enjoy creative problem-solving, working through unique and disruptive development challenges, and building something new and innovative. * Value and respect the work of every team member and stakeholder; know how to bring various groups together to create amazing experiences. * Can synthesize complex development streams into crisp visualizations that provide clarity on status, progress, and future plans. * Cherish building an inclusive and positive team culture and enjoy mentoring and growing other production leads. * Know how to push past perceived boundaries and limitations never losing site of the big picture and ultimate goal. During your career, the key requirements you have achieved include… * 10 – 15 years of experience specifically in product development/production of Console/Mobile/PC games or other entertainment. * 5+ years of experience managing teams. * A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Information Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.  #Gamesjobs #DCPJobs #LI-VS2 Job Posting Segment: NA - Games Job Posting Primary Business: Regional (NA) Primary Job Posting Category: Games-Production Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-04-11

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