Walt Disney Imagineering makes the impossible possible, by combining innovation and storytelling to bring Disney stories, characters and worlds to life. Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation from concept initiation through installation of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals that bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.At Imagineering Research and Development, our mission is to use technology to build new experiences for our Guests and new tools for Imagineers and the Cast Members who power our parks. R& D is a team of engineers, designers, artists and scientists who share a passion for solving hard problems and building ground-breaking experiences. The Technical Program Manager partners with teams across the department to deliver on the vision of next generation tools, technologies, and experiences.This role combines a strong engineering and technology background with proven project management abilities to cultivate innovation and drive project execution. As a Technical Program Manager, you are a critical part of turning ideas and prototypes into reality, collaborating with engineers and designers to define, scope, budget and execute project work. This role supports R& D’s productization efforts where you will use your engineering background and project management abilities to transform proof-of-concept technology into operable and reliable platforms. Responsibilities :Partner with R& D Project Leads to define the programmatic strategy to transform prototypes into operable, maintainable, and sustainable solutionsCreate and maintain project requirements, scope, schedule, budget, staffing plans and project roadmapsBuild, lead and motivate diverse teams that include creatives, various types of engineers, manufacturing, vendors, operations, logistics, and shared servicesSource, identify, and qualify external vendors through the generation of requests for proposals, conducting make/buy analyses, vendor down-selection matrices and working with legal to negotiate contracts for vendor selectionDrive communication across team members, project leads, executives, and project stake holders, creating and delivering information in different methods including verbal, written and visualRisk analysis and development of mitigation strategies for technical, creative, business, regulatory and competitive risksDefine post-delivery sustainment requirements and level of effort estimatesPlan and execute internal and external play testsIdentify and deliver on technology transfer opportunitiesIdentify and recommend internal process improvementsEngender internal and external relationshipsContribute to the culture and community of the WDI R& D Studio Basic Qualifications :Minimum five years of experience in industries that leverage both software and hardware deliveries such as robotics/mechatronics, artificial intelligence, game engine/systems, aerospace or embedded systems technologiesProgram/project management experience on software development projects with a proven ability to manage both large and small projects and selecting the appropriate workflow management methodology to accomplish the project goals (e.G. agile, kanban, integrated project management, etc.)Embraces flexibility and adaptability as the team learns through prototyping and playtesting, adjusting project plans as neededTranslates high level scope/vision into actionable plansProven ability to clearly communicate the project vision, expectations, and outcomes to engineers, creatives and executives across all levels within the organizationExperienced in building and motivating highly effective teamsWorks collaboratively on diverse teamsThinks strategically and creatively to solve challengesManages & prioritizes multiple assignments in a highly dynamic R& D environmentHas a passion for technology and delivering new tools, platforms and experiencesDemonstrates a desire to constantly improve and adapt to new technologiesIs highly dependable with strong work ethic Preferred Qualifications :Experience with Autonomous Vehicles a plusStartup / entrepreneurial experienceExperience working with early development teams and prototype productsComputer science or systems engineering experiencePMP certification Required Education :Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or computer science, systems engineering or related field 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. #DPEP_Media