Manager, Operations, CPGP, APAC - Shanghai, China

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Operations, CPGP, APAC

Req ID:

10092493

Job Description:

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company that brings stories to life through global product assortments and services featuring characters from Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Media Networks, and Interactive Media. This includes a broad assortment of merchandise ranging from toys, apparel, electronics and books to movies, music, interactive games, food, home décor and fine art.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Creative Operations Manager for Asia Pacific as part of the Creative team to manage the entire creation process. He/she is accountable for project management and operations across all Creative development across APAC and on specific brand focuses of the team.

This role is based in Shanghai and will partner closely with internal Creative leads and teams, cross functional teams including Product Design, Brand Commercialization, Content Providers, internal and external stakeholders.

This role reports to the Creative Operations Senior Manager, APAC.

Short Descript-on of Responsibility:

• Manage global and local Product, Retail, Branding, Packaging styleguide and toolkit development from end to end

• Coordinate with different stakeholders to consolidate final assets requests, and working closely with internal creative team & external design partners on artworks creation to ensure on-time delivery

• Facilitate milestone meetings and conversations cross functions/regions as needed

• Liaise with Global and Regional Brand Commercialization, Product Design, Business, Marketing stakeholders

• Lead in 3rd parties and studio communications on target Timelines and development schedules. (Studios include Disney, Pixar, WDAS and Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic and the Simpsons)

• Lead Legal / BA / Trademark / Corporation Brand Management clearance on final assets

• Manage vendor registration / contract / payment

• Project cost tracking

• Review and optimize process both within creative team and cross functions with Sr. Manager

• Develop Project Management and tracking tools such as Workfront with the Sr. Manager

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a project management or operations relevant role.

• Ability to work with a culturally and geographically diverse team at a fast pace

• Passion for the portfolio of TWDC brands

• Solid organizational skills; able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Key Skills Requirement:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills

• Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to cross cultural, functional conversations and focuses.

• Great attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records

• Ability to focus in and collaborate with teams in a complex matrix of organization

• Proficient in various operational systems (Workfront, Monday.com, …etc.)

Job Posting Segment:

APAC - Global Creative

Job Posting Primary Business:

Creative (APAC)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Product Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Shanghai, China

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-19