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Lead Project Manager

Disney, Burbank, California, United States, 91520

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Overview

We’re seeking a Lead Project Manager who specializes in Agile practices and methodologies to drive efficient and effective Agile software delivery within HR technology. This role is pivotal for delivering innovative solutions, mentoring teams, and influencing stakeholders to adopt Disney-defined Agile best practices. The Workforce Technology team within Enterprise Technology leads the planning, implementation, and sustainment of technologies supporting seamless workforce experiences for The Walt Disney Company. Responsibilities of Role

Facilitate the adoption of Disney-defined Agile best practices for product management teams. Mentor and guide teams in developing maturity in Agile methodologies. Develop, implement and maintain Agile processes, principles, and practices across supported teams. Conduct ongoing assessments of Agile capabilities and provide input for continuous improvement. Lead agile events with product teams including daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and sprint ceremonies. Support the Product Manager in prioritizing product roadmap initiatives relative to business needs. Support the Product Owner with grooming and maintaining the product backlog. Drive metrics tracking and dashboard visualization for internal teams and stakeholders. Articulate team risk areas and key accomplishments regularly. Engage with stakeholders, partners, and customers to review Agile practices adoption. Provide hands-on support and facilitate understanding of Agile practices across cross-functional teams. Participate in Product Delivery for assigned applications and provide application support. Must Haves

Minimum of 7 years of related work experience. Strong experience facilitating Scrum processes and events. Proven experience in various agile methodologies. Experience delivering and supporting SaaS applications. Facilitating getting the work done across self-governing resources. Strong verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Attention to detail and Agile coaching expertise. Relevant certifications in Agile methodologies, project management or cloud technologies. Demonstrated experience delivering initiatives independently and influencing without authority. Nice To Haves

Passionate about Agile practices. Experience with Human Resource SaaS suites (especially SuccessFactors or Workday). Experience using ServiceNow agile capabilities. Motivation to thrive in a highly collaborative environment. Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, programming, information systems or similar field of study, or equivalent work experience. Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position in California is $155,700 - $208,700 per year. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and geographic region, and may vary based on candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided, in addition to medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on level and position. Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for or apply to a position, please visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will respond to requests related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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