VP, Corporate Strategy

The Walt Disney Company

Vice President, Corporate Strategy shaping Disney’s long-term direction and driving enterprise-wide impact. Leading high-impact initiatives and collaborating with senior leadership across segments and the Board.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeBurbank • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $236,600 - $316,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead High-Impact Strategic Initiatives
Own and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, partnering closely with segment leadership
Build alignment across the organization to ensure strategies are translated into clear execution plans
Provide a clear, independent point of view to senior leadership on strategic decisions
Shape Enterprise Strategy & Capital Allocation
Lead strategic planning efforts that establish the enterprise outlook and inform capital allocation decisions
Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, and business leaders to align on targets, financial scenarios, and long-term priorities
Develop perspectives on growth opportunities, risks, and trade-offs impacting the company
Drive Portfolio & Growth Strategy
Evaluate Disney’s portfolio through strategic and financial lenses, identifying opportunities to enhance value and mitigate risk
Identify incremental and transformational growth opportunities across businesses and adjacent sectors
Assess long-term business performance and enable decisions that improve returns and enterprise value
Evaluate Inorganic Opportunities
Identify and evaluate M&A, partnerships, and new business opportunities across core and adjacent spaces
Partner with Corporate Development and external advisors to support decision-making and execution
Assess opportunities across current businesses, adjacencies, and new growth areas
Deliver Market & Competitive Insight
Lead competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform enterprise strategy
Develop a clear view of the evolving landscape and Disney’s ability to shape and win in the market
Identify emerging trends (e.g., technology, consumer behavior) and translate into strategic implications
Partner Across the Enterprise
Collaborate closely with segments, Investor Relations, FP&A, and Corporate Development to drive alignment
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing critical business decisions
Build strong relationships across the organization to enable effective decision-making and execution
Lead and Develop Talent
Lead and develop a high-performing strategy team with clear ownership and accountability
Foster a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and continuous development
Provide mentorship and growth opportunities to build the next generation of strategy leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, investment banking, or private equity
Proven experience leading enterprise-level strategic initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
Strong financial acumen, including modeling, valuation, and capital allocation analysis
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, including executive-level storytelling and presentation
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

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Hard Skills & Tools

Strategic PlanningCapital Allocation AnalysisValuationFinancial ModelingProblem-SolvingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationExecutive-Level StorytellingCollaborationMentorship

Certifications

MBA