VP, Portfolio & Strategic Enablement

The Walt Disney Company • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

At Disney Experiences, technology powers the magic – seamlessly integrating the physical, digital, and virtual worlds to help our guests navigate our properties and platforms, immerse themselves into our stories, connect with those they love, and share their unforgettable experiences with the world. This leader oversees diverse, enterprise critical teams spanning portfolio management, HR/Finance transformation, technical project management, learning & development, and the vendor management office. The VP serves as the connective tissue across Disney Experiences Technology (DXT) —driving operational excellence, financial transparency, and delivery velocity across a global technology ecosystem.

Requirements

• 15+ years leading largescale technology portfolios and multidisciplinary teams, with 8+ years in executive leadership.
• Expertise in portfolio management tools (e.g., Clarity/MyPPM) and integrations with Atlassian and ServiceNow.
• Depth in vendor strategy and operations, including governance, performance, cost optimization, and risk.
• Proven HR and Finance transformation leadership with strong FinOps and resource capacity planning experience.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management across SVP+ audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• HR & Finance Transformation Lead unified modernization of HR and Finance technology, including global HCM and finance platforms. Drive architecture strategy for cloud native platforms, API led integrations, analytics, and AI capabilities. Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and vendor partnerships. Champion change management and data privacy/compliance.
• Technical Project Management & COE Leadership Lead the Technical Project Management Center of Excellence and define common frameworks, standards, and best practices. Centralize expertise, training, and resource alignment. Work side by side with the DSE technology leadership and delivery teams to ensure appropriate budgets are set, managed, and aligned directly to DSE strategic priorities
• Centralized DXT Portfolio Management Own governance of long-term plans, annual plans, forecasting, and executive reporting. Lead MyPPM/Clarity and portfolio analytics for thousands of users. Standardize processes across global sites and integrate with Atlassian and ServiceNow ecosystems. Drive enterprise portfolio leadership, roadmap alignment, and financial transparency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees