Senior Integrated Planning Manager

The Walt Disney Company • Bristol, CT

130d • $121,900 - $197,900

About The Position

The Senior Integrated Planning Manager plays a critical role for ensuring the successful commercialization of Original Content films and series through early strategic alignment, cohesive go-to-market strategies, and streamlined project management tools & processes. Responsible for both strategic direction and project execution management, the Senior Integrated Planning Manager will focus on maintaining strong internal stakeholder relationships and aligning efforts & priorities. The Senior Integrated Planning Manager collaborates with Original Content’s cross-company partners to maximize long term value, amplification and monetization of our Original Content IP.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Brand Management AND Project Management or Program Management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of creative deliverables for social, websites, video, and linear productions.
• Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and partners.
• Strong process orientation with solid organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Adept at establishing trusting relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals.
• Proven track record of presenting to and influencing senior management.
• Proficiency in project management tools, content management systems, and analytics platforms.
• Passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Project management experience in a media, publishing, or entertainment environment.
• Strong understanding of content creation and marketing strategies.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• ESPN Segment experience is highly beneficial.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to follow-through.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a media, publishing, or entertainment environment.
• Familiarity with ESPN Segment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and alignment between Original Content and ESPN internal partners on cross-company strategies.
• Partner with ESPN Research & Analytics to provide relevant and digestible research/insights to cross-company partners.
• Lead highly matrixed, cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and foster collaboration.
• Develop methods and models for tracking a project's steps and dependencies.
• Negotiate timelines and deliverables with colleagues in higher positions.
• Report the progress of projects to senior leadership.
• Lead the coordination of multiple projects simultaneously across lines of business.
• Establish launch timelines, track the development of each project, and manage the execution of deliverables.
• Be the central point of contact for Integrated Planning projects.
• Drive collaboration across various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to project execution.
• Develop and update content summary, central project pages, executive share-outs, and post-mortem.
• Identify amplification opportunities for each project.
• Lead the development and delivery of post-mortem reports for all Integrated Planning projects.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees