Digital Innovation Strategy and Operations Senior Analyst - Disney

About the Role

At Disney Consumer Products , we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

We seek a passionate and detail-oriented Digital Strategy and Technology Sr. Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will develop technology-focused project plans for nascent spaces, guiding business strategy with industry trend/behavior analysis, research, and insights generation, by developing strategic presentations and briefs to lead Business Development, Product Management, and Creative within the Digital Innovation team.

This role also involves understanding and dissemination of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT connected physical products, and other content-related technologies, across Disney Consumer Product teams and other business units, aiding in discussions, aligning opportunities, and refining project/business scope, for current and prospective partners. Additionally, this role will assist the Director of Technology & Strategy in canvasing and researching the external technology landscape, keeping a pulse on category-relevant nascent spaces, inclusive of blockchain, extended reality, generative/agentic AI, and more.

This role can be based in Glendale, CA, New York City, NY or Orlando, FL.

On any given day, you will:

• Research, synthesize, and develop briefs and presentations across categorically defined commercial initiatives and internal efficiency projects where emerging technologies are a core focus
• Lead and collaborate across groups/teams on integrating and effectively using generative AI and content-related technologies within the project scope
• Monitor project progress, identify/socialize potential risks, and assist with mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, fostering a collaborative and productive environment
• Help create/maintain comprehensive project documentation, including timelines, and prioritization plans.
• Developing outcome-based roadmaps, aligning project goals and product scope with strategic outcomes
• Field new vendor/service providers for potential selection, to assist with technical gaps where possible
• Participate in the RFP/RFI assessment process with Sourcing partners for vendor/product selection, focusing on areas like Generative AI technologies, data systems integration, etc.