Manager, Software Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Software Engineering

Req Id:

10130929

Job Description:

At Disney Experiences Technology, our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. The Disney Experiences Technology team is responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including the MyDisneyExperience app and Hey, Disney!

As Manager, Software Engineering, you will be responsible for managing high-impact applications and services, emphasizing modernization, innovation, and scalability. You will oversee a diverse set of cloud-based and legacy applications, supporting global Cast experiences and Park Operations among other DX needs.  If selected for this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Cast Experiences. 

What You Will Do 

The position will include the following duties & accountabilities: 

• Technology Strategy & Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize and rationalize technical debt across enterprise applications, by implementing reusability-focused and cost-effective platform-based solutions 
• Global Application Delivery: Oversee the delivery and geographic expansion of Cast experience platforms, ensuring scalability and inclusivity for global locations. 
• Portfolio & Project Development: Manage a high-profile project, ensuring alignment with business needs and timely delivery. 
• Team & Talent Development: Mentor and lead a cross-functional team of Cast Members and contractors, fostering a high-performing culture. 
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage a multi-million-dollar project, identifying cost-saving opportunities (e.g. retiring outdated platforms) 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams.  Communicate project roadmaps and results to executives and other stakeholders. 
• Operational Excellence: Champion best practices for Agile delivery, incident management, and system reliability. 

Required Qualifications & Skills 

• 8+ years of progressively related experience in the design, development, and delivery of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components.  
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams, including performance management, mentorship, and fostering team growth. 
• Demonstrated experience with Jira in an Agile development practice. 
• An ability to lead endeavors across multiple time zones and locations.  
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and partner with business and technology teams to define technical roadmaps and decisions  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and influence stakeholders. 
• Proven ability to manage resources & budgets for department portfolio.  
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, global technology initiatives (e.g., Maximo). 
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in cloud technologies, application scalability, and enterprise integrations. 
• Experience managing budgets and achieving significant cost savings through strategic technical decisions. 
• Familiarity with deployment and expansion of application portfolios to international regions with multi-language requirements. 
• Experience in Agile delivery and cross-functional team collaboration. 
• Ability to present complex technical concepts effectively to senior executives and diverse audiences. 
• Experience in Project Management, including tracking multiple concurrent projects against both timeline and budget. 

Desired Experience

• Certifications: Preferred certifications include Scrum Master, Project Management or equivalent. 

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or related equivalent experience.  

Preferred Education:

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related equivalent experience. 

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Job Posting Segment:

Technology & Digital

Job Posting Primary Business:

Tech Delivery, Platforms, & Core Systems

Primary Job Posting Category:

Software Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Bay Lake, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-09-12