Manager, Software Engineer

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Manager, Software EngineerJob ID: 10116734Location: Orlando, Florida, United StatesBusiness: Disney ExperiencesDate posted: Apr. 01, 2025Job Summary:"We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital, a division of the Walt Disney Company, creating world-class immersive digital experiences for premier vacation brands across the globe. The Cast Experience team has responsibility for the capabilities that support a wide array of global systems for Human Resources, Financial Planning, Engineering Services, Industrial Engineering, Costuming and Creative Entertainment, Workforce Management, and Park Operations.As Manager of Technology, you will be responsible for managing high-impact applications and services, emphasizing modernization, innovation, and scalability. You will oversee a diverse set of cloud-based and legacy applications, supporting global Cast experiences and Park Operations among other DX needs. If selected for this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Cast Experiences.What You Will DoThe position will include the following duties & accountabilities:

• Technology Strategy & Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize and rationalize technical debt across enterprise applications, by implementing reusability-focused and cost-effective platform-based solutions.
• Global Application Delivery: Oversee the delivery and geographic expansion of Cast experience platforms, ensuring scalability and inclusivity for global locations.
• Portfolio & Project Development: Manage a high-profile project, ensuring alignment with business needs and timely delivery.
• Team & Talent Development: Mentor and lead a cross-functional team of Cast Members and contractors, fostering a high-performing culture.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage a multi-million-dollar project, identifying cost-saving opportunities (e.g. retiring outdated platforms).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams. Communicate project roadmaps and results to executives and other stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence: Champion best practices for Agile delivery, incident management, and system reliability.Required Qualifications & Skills
  • 8+ years of progressively related experience in the design, development, and delivery of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components.
  • Demonstrated experience in Software Engineering Management.
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile development practices.
  • An ability to lead endeavors across multiple timezones and locations.
  • A background within hands-on development and delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and partner with business and technology teams to define technical roadmaps and decisions.
  • Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to manage resources & budgets for department portfolio.Desired Experience
    • Proven ability to lead large-scale, global technology initiatives.
    • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in latest technologies (Cloud, Flutter, AI), application scalability, and enterprise integrations.
    • Experience managing budgets and achieving significant cost savings through strategic technical decisions.
    • Familiarity with deployment and expansion of application portfolios to international regions with multi-language requirements.
    • Experience in Agile delivery and cross-functional team collaboration.
    • Ability to present complex technical concepts effectively to senior executives and diverse audiences.
    • Experience in Project Management, including tracking multiple concurrent projects against both timeline and budget.
    • Certifications: Preferred certifications include Scrum Master or equivalent.Education
      • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.About Disney Experiences:Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products, and more around the world.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.This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.Disability Accommodation For Employment ApplicationsThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.
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