Product Strategy & Planning Associate

About The Role & Team

We are seeking a Product Strategy & Planning Associate who is passionate about driving consumer-facing product strategies and experiences with a direct impact on the Walt Disney World business! At Walt Disney World we build memories, and on the Product Strategy & Planning team, you will join a team responsible for the development and execution of our commercial product strategies and initiatives that encourage millions of Guests to experience our Parks and Resorts.

In this role, you will support the development of long-term product plans and pivotal initiatives to deliver revenue / OI goals for Disney Springs and Water Parks balancing Guest, Cast, and business needs using business analytics, as well as consumer and industry insights and trends. Additionally, this role is key in select processes including the product strategy pipeline and commercial forum management.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Product Strategy & Planning.

This is a Full-Time position.

What You Will Do

• Support the development of product growth strategies for Walt Disney World Resort profit centers and lines of business
• Cultivate relationships with key client groups and key partner areas including Finance, Walt Disney Imagineering, Industrial Engineering, Disney Live Entertainment, Consumer Insights Measurement & Analytics, Revenue Planning & Optimization, Marketing Strategy, and Sales Solutions
• Analyze data to identify key insights, develop strategies, and model anticipated impacts
• Own the implementation of approved initiatives, independently leading partners, and processes to ensure flawless new product creation and delivery
• Lead the team’s multiple project reports and key forum agendas, ensuring updates are organized and timely
• Prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record to clearly define and articulate the objectives and vital steps to move forward sophisticated bodies of work
  
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, brand management, finance, marketing, innovation, or digital product management
• Problem-solving skills and continuous improvement process skills
• Proven analytical competence (e.g. statistical/financial analysis, case development)
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives passionate about business growth and development
• Skilled in building and presenting PowerPoint decks to various groups of people (instead of Comms skills)
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and clearly define business opportunities
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while staying organized and attentive to details to move projects forward
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of partners at all levels and integrate their needs
• Must work well in a fast-paced business and display professionalism and confidence in all situations
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel), iWork (Keynote), and Smartsheet
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel and/or hospitality industry experience in a strategic role
• Knowledge of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts products and experiences
  
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Industrial Engineering, Marketing or other quantitative field or equivalent

Preferred Education

Master's Degree or MBA

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers 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 our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.