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Manager, Technology

Company The Walt Disney Company - Disney Interactive Media
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Florida, Kissimmee
Employment type Full Time
Education Bachelor
Year Experience 2 - 3 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 10/22/2009
Description
MANAGER OF TECHNOLOGY
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is the division of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the creation and delivery of Disney branded interactive entertainment and informational content across multiple platforms including online, mobile and video game consoles around the globe.

DIMG oversees several lines of business. Disney Interactive Studios, which has five internal game development studios around the world, self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. Disney Online produces Disney.com, the No. 1 kids entertainment and family community Web site, for multiple platforms including PCs and mobile phones, as well as the Disney Family Network of Web sites for moms. Additionally, Disney Online develops and publishes an industry leading suite of online virtual worlds for kids and families. Disney Interactive Studios and Disney Online work together to leverage the platform-specific expertise of the collective group to create a line of interconnected, multiplatform interactive entertainment experiences. Disney Mobile Japan includes the Disney Mobile phone service as well as the region’s highly successful mobile content business. DIMG also develops new online technologies and distribution platforms and operates the online technical backbone and infrastructure that power the Web presence of The Walt Disney Company including category leaders ESPN.com, ABC.com, and ABCNEWS.com. DIMG is headquartered in North Hollywood, Calif., with content available directly or through third parties in many major markets worldwide, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

POSITION SUMMARY
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online oversees all online web activities, e-commerce, online attractions and informational sites including disneyworld.com, disneyland.com, disneyparks.com, disneycruiseline.com and many others for Disney’s theme parks and resorts around the world and across the web.
Proven Manager. Provides technical oversight for the full software development life cycle on multiple WDPRO projects and often serves as the Tech Lead on major initiatives. Accountable for the delivery of projects on time and on budget. Responsible for managing people at an individual level including hiring full and part time employees, holding one on ones, and conducting performance reviews. Responsible for managing local teams and vendors who may be located remotely. Critical thinking, documentation, communication, project leadership, and pride in work are all skills critical to success in this role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Project team support and oversight
  • Process/Standards definition, improvement, enforcement
  • Meetings, Planning & Review, Documentation, Estimates

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
  • Proven ability to work with all members of a project team
  • Experience drafting requirements and functional specifications
  • Must be organized and capable of tracking multiple issues simultaneously
  • Owns the creation and maintenance of documentation, procedures and working instructions.
  • Provides leadership role to web developers and engineers and promotes cross-training as well as identifying team concepts on projects and daily activities.
  • Manages daily processes of resources and activities assigned.
  • Shows initiative in constantly reassessing business needs and makes suggestions that meet those needs proactively.
  • Solid understanding of HTML/DHTML/CSS, JavaScript and Content Management Systems

    SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
  • 4+ years working as a Technology Manager
  • Must have been working in the web space for at minimum 5 years
  • Must have managed a team of at least 8 people
  • 4+ years of web development or software engineering experience, with the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, Java or equivalent.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of an organization in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented with an emphasis on accuracy and delivery of high quality assignments and projects.
  • Must be organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience writing technical specifications and driving them through development.
  • Experience with two and three tier web architectures.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Solid customer service skills.
  • Strong commitment to fostering and promoting teamwork, must have a team player attitude.
  • Ability to perform multiple project tasks.


    JOB ID: 211448

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