Project Manager, Franchise Management 12m FTC

Project Manager, Franchise Management 12m FTC London, England

Disney
Full Time London, England 46000 - 50000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Project Manager, Franchise Management 12m FTC

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Job ID
10050648
Location
London, United Kingdom
Business
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Date posted
May 22, 2023

Job Summary:

As the Project Manager, Franchise Management at The Walt Disney Company, you will drive key franchise management projects, building partnerships and guiding key stakeholders to align on intellectual property activity.


The role will be accountable for process management, improvement, and optimisation to ensure teams are operating effectively and efficiently, and programs are delivered on time and on budget.


The right candidate will be able to develop strong, collaborative partnerships with filmmakers, creative, strategy, business development, and other key stakeholders internally as well as with external development partners.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail focused, strategically minded and solution orientated candidate with experience in global brand and franchise management to join a fast-paced team.

This role will require you to work onsite in the Hammersmith office four days a week. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.


Responsibilities:

  • Establish timelines and manage projects to meet key milestones, maintaining project tracking and reporting
  • Facilitate milestone meetings, employing strategies for effective and strategic meeting management
  • Escalate when deliverables are off calendar in a timely manner
  • Act as a key contact, manage franchise relationships with partners and liaise with licensees
  • Manage sensitive early asset delivery process
  • Manage legal/business affairs/trademark/music clearance process for creative design and product design
  • Continually evaluate departmental processes to maximise efficiencies in ways of working, leveraging technology
  • Build relationships with global partners and ensure timely and transparent communications
  • Acts as brand ambassador by providing a broad and deep understanding of The Walt Disney Company brands


Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

  • Experience with Excel, Word, Keynote & PowerPoint, Photoshop, and other asset management software
  • Experience of working within consumer products commercialisation and/or retail marketing/PR
  • Experience in brand management, franchise and/or marketing within a global consumer products organisation
  • Experience of building effective relationships and managing stakeholders within a large, multi-national, matrix organization


Skills Required

  • Strong understanding of both internal/external, and product go to market
  • Ability to build trust and strong relationships with stakeholders using excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills
  • Excellent presentation skills, demonstrated ability to craft a story to engage and motivate partners
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects across a variety of franchises/brands simultaneously

Additional Information

  • Flexibility for some UK, European or international travel may be required


The Perks

  • 25 days annual leave, plus the option to buy additional days
  • Private medical insurance and dental care
  • Complimentary admission to our theme parks for yourself and with family and friends
  • Free annual subscription to Disney+
  • Disney Discounts: discounts on designated shopDisney products, resort stays, F&B and more
  • Excellent parental and guardian leave
  • Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST


The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Project Manager, Franchise Management 12m FTC
Disney

www.disney.com
Burbank, United States
Bob Iger
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Film Production
1923
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