Manager - Facilities & Operations

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

5d • $105,100 - $140,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities & Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and executing workplace strategies, facilities operations, maintenance programs, space planning initiatives, and construction projects that support business objectives and employee experience. This team partners with business leaders, Finance, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental teams, landlords, and service providers to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective workplace environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in facilities management or a related field
• Experience managing multi-site or multi-unit operations
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including dispute resolution and stakeholder management
• Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience managing facility maintenance, workplace operations, and construction or renovation projects
• Knowledge of facility operations, safety requirements, environmental compliance, and workplace standards
• Ability to manage budgets, monitor costs, and support financial planning activities
• Strong relationship-building skills with vendors, contractors, landlords, and internal stakeholders
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading tenant improvement, workplace modernization, and space planning projects
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets in a corporate facilities environment
• Knowledge of furniture systems, workplace technology deployment, and occupancy planning strategies
• Experience partnering with Environmental, Safety, and Strategic Sourcing functions
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance programs
• Experience supporting operations within large corporate, entertainment, or creative environments

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to facilities team members, fostering a culture focused on safety, customer service, operational excellence, and professional development
• Lead strategic planning, daily operations, and maintenance activities for West Coast facilities while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Manage facility operations and occupancy-related expenses while balancing service levels, operational effectiveness, and cost management objectives
• Execute corporate facilities strategies and operational priorities in alignment with business and leadership goals
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding operational performance, risks, opportunities, and key initiatives
• Oversee space planning and workplace initiatives that support organizational growth, employee experience, and evolving business needs
• Develop workplace solutions including office layouts, furniture systems, storage programs, fleet assets, and operational infrastructure improvements
• Manage capital improvement, renovation, tenant improvement, and construction projects from planning through project completion
• Partner with Environmental teams and business stakeholders to maintain environmental compliance and support sustainability initiatives
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets while overseeing vendor relationships, procurement activities, and facility asset management programs
• Lead, mentor, and develop facilities staff, driving accountability, performance, and professional growth

Benefits

• health and savings benefits
• educational opportunities
• special extras that only Disney can provide
• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager