Manager, Environmental Programs

Environmental Programsis part of the Facilities and Operations Services (FOS) organization responsible for technical and infrastructure solution development and implementation in the areas of emissions, water, and waste. FOS includes engineering, maintenance, utilities, manufacturing, construction, distribution services, and project management organizations across the Walt Disney World (WDW) Resort.

As the Manager, Environmental Programs you will lead the Walt Disney World Program Management Office (PMO)for Emissions Scope 1 and 2 reductions and Water Conservation. You will seek and aggregate input from key stakeholders across Walt Disney World to develop a long-term strategy and roadmap to achieve the 2030 goals for emission reductions and water conservation and identify and prioritize (using cost-benefit analysis) a list of projects and initiatives for review and approval by the WDW Environmental Steering Committee. This role requires a balance of leadership, influence, technical portfolio management, process improvement and facilitation skills.

You will report to the Manager RCES Business Affairs.

What You Will Do

• Provides informal direction and aggregates information from work streams within the PMO such as stationary fuel reduction, reduced-emission fuels and fleet optimization, and emissions reduction initiatives within WDW’s energy supply from Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD).

• Responsible for delivering projects for technical and infrastructure efficiency initiatives to reduce emissions and conserve water.

• Participates in and tracks activities related to FOS in other WDW environmental PMOs related to Scope 3 emissions reduction, waste reduction, and implementation of sustainable design standards.

• Connect with teams across WDW to help Cast Members understand The Walt Disney Company 2030 Environmental Goals and the work in progress across WDW to achieve these goals.

• Ensure internal and external data collection requirements are met for WDW, partnering with FOS and other key stakeholders across the company.

• Support WDW water conversation strategy rollout & implementation including regional watershed teams and investment strategies.

• Lead data-driven efforts with partners to find opportunities to improve processes, practices, and performance utilizing performance metrics, analysis, and scorecards.

• Directly influence senior technical and site executive leaders at WDW.

• Cultivate strong relationships within FOS and with partners in WDI, IFP, Finance, Environmental Integration, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management overseeing large, cross-functional projects and initiatives

• 5+ years of experience leading, analyzing, and communicating results to senior management and executives.

• Experience working in a large, matrixed organization with tech and non-tech teams.

• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements.

• Experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sustainability efforts in emissions reductions.

• Experience with sustainability efforts in water conservation.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics is required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• PMP Certification is preferred.

• Sustainable Design related certification or educational experience is preferred.

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.

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