Director, Research and Development
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10104840 Emplacement Burbank, Californie, États-Unis / Orlando, Floride, États-Unis Entreprise The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date de publication 13/11/2024Résumé du poste:
In this role, you will lead at the forefront of technology and innovation and influence our technology strategy. If you are a visionary leader, with their finger on the pulse of the technology industry, passionate about inspiring others and driving innovation, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our Enterprise Technology team.
Job Summary
As the Director of Research and Development you will lead a skilled team of architects and engineers within the Enterprise Technology Architectures & Standards team. This role is crucial for enhancing our long range planning by Identify emerging technologies and trends early in their lifecycle, assessing them, and determining their strategic fit. Your leadership will ensure that we have a strong innovation culture within Enterprise Technology and that emerging technologies are well understood by technology and business leaders.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Planning:
Build & direct the innovation team, ensuring strategic alignment with business and technology goals. Develop a roadmap for the establishment and ongoing maturation of innovation processes, ensuring that they continue to deliver to the needs of Enterprise Technology.
Emerging Technology Identification and Evaluation
Publish and maintain an ongoing series of Emerging Technology Radars that identify emerging technologies and trends related to our products and services, determine alignment with our strategic goals, and potential benefits.
Further evaluate the feasibility and value of the most relevant emerging technologies through experiments, prototyping, and proof of value.
Foster Cross-Functional Innovation Culture
Cultivate a culture of innovation and ongoing technical self-development within Enterprise Technology by running cross-functional Hackathons, Design Thinking sessions, Demo Days, and knowledge sharing from external though leaders.
Establish relationships with vendors and external bodies around technical innovation / open source / etc.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with other Enterprise Technology engineering leaders and product managers to understand their strategies and identify opportunities for alignment of emerging technologies within their roadmaps
Collaborate with other innovation teams within Corporate and other Disney segments to replicate best practices and leverage relationships
Stakeholder Communication and Awareness
Maintain regular communication with senior management and other stakeholders, providing updates on ongoing effectiveness and performance of the innovation department.
Continuously educate and make senior leadership with Enterprise Technology and the other Corporate Functions aware of emerging technologies and industry trends and their applicability.
Skills/Experience
Proven Technical Leadership: At least 12+ years of experience in software, systems, or data engineering or architecture, with significant experience leading technical teams.
Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to devise strategic plans for technology integration that align with business goals. Proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking to overcome challenges.
Adaptability and Vision: Capability to adapt to changing technology landscapes and foresee how to leverage technology in new ways to benefit the company.
Communication and Motivation: Able to communicate to all levels of the organization, both technologists and business folks, provide thought leadership and inspire others to embrace a vision of the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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The hiring range for this position in California is $202,900 - $272,100 per year and in Washington is $212,600 - $285,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Informations Supplémentaires:
DISNEYTECHSur The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
Chez Disney Corporate, vous verrez comment les secteurs d’activités qui animent les marques puissantes de la société se rassemblent pour former la société de divertissement la plus novatrice, développée et admirée au monde. En tant que membre d’une équipe d’entreprise, vous travaillerez avec les leaders de classe mondiale qui mettent au point les stratégies qui permettent à The Walt Disney Company de rester à la pointe du divertissement. Collaborez avec d’autres penseurs novateurs pour permettre aux meilleurs conteurs de créer des souvenirs pour des millions de familles du monde entier.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
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