Walt Disney

Organizational Development Manager (PH)

Posted on: 6 Apr 2021

Glendale, CA

Job Description

Organizational Development Manager (PH)

Apply NowApply Later Job ID 777234BR Location Glendale, California, United States; Burbank, California, United States Business Parks, Experiences and Products Date posted Mar. 30, 2021

Job Summary:

The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) seeks a Manager, Organization Development (PH) to join the global Organization Development (OD) Practice. At Disney, were storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team the delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. It takes people to make the dream a daily reality. Walt was onto something when he said that, and it continues to ring true today. No matter the stage in your career, being a part of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products 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 Members, 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.

The mission of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) is to bring the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create to create magical memories that last a lifetime. Whether managing a theme park, building a cruise ship, producing a new toy, publishing a book, or creating an online adventure, we want to be able to give our fans and customers the best Disney experience possible. The role will primarily be focused on the Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) business unit, is based in Glendale, CA and reports to the Senior Manager, Organization Development.

Responsibilities:

* Partner closely with business leaders, OD leaders and HR Business Partners to assess needs, develop recommendations, and manage projects to improve the performance of leaders, teams and organizations.
* Deliver OD expertise to a variety of projects, including strategy development, organization assessment, organization design, change and transition management, and culture transformation across a diverse set of CPGP businesses.
* Develop and lead transformation initiatives that enable CPGP business priorities.
* Continually develop and apply broad organizational knowledge to address CPGP business and organizational challenges by recognizing patterns through an enterprise and systems thinking mindset.
* Effectively adapt consulting approach and style to the culture to each business unit, geography and client; Share mindset, skills and tools with HR and senior leadership to ensure sustainment of results.
* Emphasize simplicity, relevancy, pragmatism and impact in all work.
* Use data, analytics and insights to enable evidence-based approach to OD and continuously assess and demonstrate impact.
* Leverage project management and leadership skills to facilitate complex work and maintain stakeholder alignment; Develop project schedules, plans and timelines.
* Continually invest in self-development and the evolution of the OD discipline by remaining current with new developments, technologies, industry trends and innovations.
* Build trust and collaborate with teams in a global and virtual environment; Partner effectively with HR Business Partners and OD leaders across DPEP to transfer knowledge and skills.
* Lead and manage others through informal oversight, leveraging the ability to influence without direct authority.

Basic Qualifications:

* Minimum 5 years of Organization Development, Change Management, Human Capital consulting or related experience, ideally with a global company.
* Demonstrated experience with Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing businesses (e.g., retail, licensing, wholesale models), e-Commerce and/or digital product management.
* Ability to effectively and pragmatically apply Organization Development and change management approaches to meet business and stakeholder needs.
* Experience with job leveling, talent assessments, and organization modeling in matrixed organziations.
* Demonstrated strong business acumen and track record of success in partnering with HR and business leaders.
* Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, synthesis, consulting and problem solving skills to recommend solutions to critical business and organizational issues.
* Intellectually curious and open to challenging status quo.
* High degrees of initiative, creativity, and agility in approach to work.
* Excellent verbal, written, presentation and storytelling skills; Must be capable of communicating information to varied audiences.
* Excellent project management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead projects from inception through completion while bringing stakeholders along.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively to accomplish assignments with moderate supervision.
* Ability to work in and manage ambiguity.
* Ability to focus on critical issues to balance and respond to competing priorities.
* Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and influence skills with clients and colleagues.
* Demonstrates high Emotional Intelligence (EQ), including self-awareness, adaptability and organizational awareness.

Required Education

* Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in the field of Organizational Development, Organizational Behaviors, Human Resources Management, or Business-related fields.

Preferred Education

* Advanced Degree MA/MS in Industrial Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behaviors, Organizational Development/Effectiveness, Leadership Development or Related field; Master of Business Administration.
* Prosci Change Management Certification, Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), or equivalent.

About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disneys iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disneys global consumer products operations include the worlds leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the worlds largest childrens publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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Walt Disney

Burbank, CA

The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Walt Disney or simply Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.

Disney was originally founded on October 16, 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio; it also operated under the names The Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before officially changing its name to The Walt Disney Company in 1986. The company established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and theme parks.

Since the 1980s, Disney has created and acquired corporate divisions in order to market more mature content than is typically associated with its flagship family-oriented brands. The company is known for its film studio division, Walt Disney Studios, which includes Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and Blue Sky Studios. Disney's other main divisions are Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Disney Media Networks, and Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International. Disney also owns and operates the ABC broadcast network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, Freeform, FX, National Geographic Network, and A&E Networks; publishing, merchandising, music, and theater divisions; and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a group of 14 theme parks around the world.

The company has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1991. Cartoon character Mickey Mouse, created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, is one of the world's most recognizable characters, and serves as the company's official mascot.