Imagineering Job Opportunity - Menu Planning Manager

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Posted on December 15, 2011 by admin

This job posting pretty much speaks for itself… we’ll just cut and paste it for your reading enjoyment. Our commentary? “It’s nice to know the person who used to do this.. you know, responsible for things up until now… got fired.”

Job Posting Title:

Menu Planning Manager- Creative Business Development

Job Description:

The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. Bring your individual talents here and discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

“It takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt was on to something when he said that, and it continues to ring true today. No matter the stage in your career, being a part of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts means being a part of a team where you help bring innovation to life through unsurpassed products, services and most importantly remarkable experiences. As a Cast Member you are the steward and connection to our legacy and the backbone of our thriving innovations. Join our team and watch your dreams come true.

Menu Planning Manager (Walt Disney Imagineering)

The Parks & Resorts “menu plan” represents the slate of all future projects developed by Walt Disney Imagineering. The Menu Planning group interfaces directly with the creative development & project management teams on all design work from initial ideation to capital approval – helping guide the focus of resources to create new and enhanced Guest experiences. Menu Planning works closely with key counterparts in Operations, Finance, Marketing, Business Development & Capital Planning to manage & evolve master plans for all global locations to drive the greatest business & strategic value.

This position serves as a bridge between the creative, technical, and financial inputs required to successfully integrate projects into our planning process. This role requires an understanding of and sensitivity to the often non-linear creative process yet has the ability to bring structure to this process through an analytical & business perspective.

While directly connected to the creative process, this role does not actively contribute to nor direct project efforts. It is intended to serve as an objective partner to our design teams, portfolio leadership & senior executive management. This role requires attention to detail, self-motivation & a strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced creative environment.

This role reports to the Menu Planning Director.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Keep our Menu Plans Current

o Track and update global menu planning documents

o Update menu plan templates/tools

o Ensure accurate alignment with Capital Plan, Creative Development & Project Management

• Track & Status Active Development

o Partner with development teams to track project progress

o Track key project metrics (schedule, target value drivers, investment, capacity, scope options)

o Develop & manage a suite of common, flexible templates

• Drive the Annual Planning Calendar

o Coordinate the annual Needs Assessment process

o Edit & maintain key planning focus document with input from WDI development teams (vision statements, guiding principles)

o Track key project “development parameters” to inform early ideas (Blue Sky)

o Align target metrics with strategic value drivers of each project

o Serve as a key resource for menu and project-related data for WDI development teams

• Connect with Partners & Foster Communication

o Build strong relationships & effective communication with internal & external partners

o Support Menu Planning Director to drive the annual menu planning calendar

o Organize & support various partner meetings & provide timely follow-up

• Synthesize Complex Information into Clear, Effective Presentations & Documents

o Develop & produce presentations summarizing menu planning scope & strategies for executive review & decision-making

o Strong ability to synthesize complex data into succinct principles that can be quickly grasped

Basic Qualifications:

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in either Business, Finance, Brand Management, Urban/Master Planning or similar strategy-based role is preferred

• A working understanding of the key business/development drivers of the WDP&R business

• Experience with the Disney capital planning and/or project approval process a plus

• Ability to partner and collaborate in a creative environment

• Clear visual and verbal communicator

• Strong eye for visual/graphic methods of communication

• Ability to synthesize and convey complex information in a concise way

• Successful multi-tasker

• Excels in a deadline-driven environment with many assignments

• A self starter, takes initiative with initial direction

• Ability to design, produce and edit presentations in a variety of formats for review

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, Advanced Excel, Database software development desired

• Broad planning experience within TWDC and/or Parks & Resorts preferred

EOE. Drawing Creativity from Diversity.

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