Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
The Manager-Technical Production provides direction, leadership, and oversight to a variety of multi-discipline principals and specialists in the areas of technical systems and design, which include audio, lighting, video, and show control. We provide support to capital projects, annual special events, and new entertainment offerings for Disney Live Entertainment. Projects include live shows and spectaculars, holiday/special events, facility infrastructure design/development/installation, and operational sustainment.
This is a full-time role and will report to the Sr. Manager, Theatrical Design & Technical Production.
What You Will Do
Partner with Technical Managers, Managing Producers, Producers, multiple Walt Disney World Entertainment Operating Partners, and Disney Live Entertainment leaders on creative, design, and technical development and implementation, project staffing and planning
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and partners
Focus on leadership, strategic work, creative and technical development, delivery, sustainment, and staffing strategies for each of their fields
Collaborate with internal and external partners at all times to define a clear vision, drive project results, and positively empower others to achieve desired results and develop successful teams
Oversight of project budgets and operating expenses
Promote a safe working environment to ensure all cast members, vendors, contractors, and project teams understand the safety guidelines and are in compliance
Prepare and present clear and concise information to audiences at various levels
Accountability includes direct leadership, mentoring, coaching, developing, managing performance, and succession planning of these leaders and their teams
Leads teams per strategic goals and initiatives, sets the tone for client services, Disney Heritage, and brand respect
Partner closely with Finance on annual planning and team operating expenses
Required Qualifications & Skills
7+ years of proven experience leading entertainment show production, live event production, and technical fields
7+ years of experience in one or more of the following industries: live theatricals, cruise line, theme park, and/or large-scale special events/spectaculars
5+ years of project management experience
Core knowledge or subject matter expertise with theatrical technologies, i.e., Lighting, Audio, Projection, Show Systems
Ability to prioritize, provide direction, and complete multiple tasks on time
Outstanding communication, partnership, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to receive and deliver transparent, actionable, and credible feedback to team members, as appropriate
Available and willing to work weekends, holidays, and third shifts including occasional travel both domestically and internationally
Education
High school diploma or equivalent experience
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Entertainment Providers
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