Support the Director of Productization in executing productization strategies across multiple programs and initiatives
Serve as a key liaison between WDI R&D and contract manufacturers (CMs), OEMs, and ODMs, ensuring readiness and alignment across all phases of development
Assist in driving strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement across supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics functions
Coordinate RFQ/RFP processes and vendor selection in collaboration with OEM business management and the Director of Productization
Facilitate onboarding requirements for new vendors, including audits (SQA, SCR)
Assist in defining and communicating manufacturing requirements including reliability (REL), product integrity (PI), compliance, and regulatory testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (TPM, PD, PM, EE, ME, REL, Legal, Logistics, Packaging) to ensure build readiness
Manage BOM releases, documentation, and version control with CM partners
Maintain product development schedules and milestone tracking
Ensure material availability in partnership with Materials Program Managers and factory teams
Provide operational oversight throughout prototype and production builds (xVT), escalating issues and supporting resolution in coordination with the Director of Productization
Facilitate daily build meetings, ensuring CM accountability and cross-functional coordination
Monitor factory readiness, including qualified staffing, line access/security, and build matrix configurations
Drive Clear-To-Build (CTB) processes and ensure flexibility in build planning
Collaborate with Manufacturing Test Managers to optimize test processes and quality deliverables
Manage IQC operations, fault injection testing, and validation activities
Oversee device security protocols and ensure compliance with internal standards
Support spares planning and delivery coordination with sustaining teams
Build, maintain, and manage product development mechanisms including SharePoint, Confluence pages, BOX, and shared folder resources to ensure program transparency and documentation integrity
Responsible for preparing and delivering weekly and monthly program updates and presentations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Ensure consistent reporting of program status, risks, and mitigation plans across all active initiatives
Partner with Technical Program Managers, Sustaining Teams, and Research & Development partners to align technical and operational goals
Influence stakeholders across engineering, legal, compliance, and logistics to drive consensus and program success
Assist in resolving pricing, change orders, and contractual issues with vendors
Travel up to 30% as required to support factory builds, vendor audits, park and other deployment site visits, and program milestones

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
10+ years of experience in operations program management across the product lifecycle
5+ years in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing for hardware products
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex programs
Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Master’s degree in engineering, Business, or related discipline (preferred)
PMP certification (preferred)
Experience in productization of robotics, consumer electronics, or themed entertainment systems (preferred)

Benefits

health and savings benefits
educational opportunities
special extras that only Disney can provide

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

operations program managementsupply chain managementlogistics managementmanufacturing processesproduct lifecycle managementvendor selectionBOM managementfault injection testingregulatory testingproduct development scheduling

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinfluencecross-functional collaborationcommunication skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementpresentation skillsstrategic planningcontinuous improvementaccountability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in OperationsBachelor's degree in Supply ChainMaster's degree in engineeringMaster's degree in BusinessPMP certification