Spares Coordination Manager jobs in Pomona, CA

The catalyst that brings different disciplines together to solve challenges and drive results. Focus team members on the integrated goals of the project and drives integration of design among all WDI disciplines Leads efforts to integrate work across all WDI disciplines and ensures a streamlined process workflow through all project phases from Blue Sky/Concept Development through Design, Implementation, Installation and Close-out. The Project Coordinator provides clear communication regarding deliverables and action items. Manages scopes and tracks Owner Furnished items, guides production efforts and orchestrates installation The Project Coordinator must consistently maintain a broad perspective across all disciplines in order to ensure that all aspects of the work are covered and no efforts are duplicated. Center of Communication and Connection for a Project team.

The Manager of Project Coordination will oversee and manage recruiting, casting and career development for Project Coordinators at Walt Disney Imagineering. In this role, the Manager will be responsible for ensuring consistency of practice for Project Coordinators in their own region while working with other Managers of Coordination around the world. The Manager of Coordination will work with project team leaders on casting appropriate talent. They will work with each Studio leader to ensure all project and department positions are cast with appropriate talent. The Manager of Coordination will make decisions related to staffing, recruitment of talent, hiring, firing, performance management, budget planning for department, authorize and approve expenditures of department!

The Manager of Project Coordination will report to the Development & Production Operations Executive and lead a team of 10-35 direct reports.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do

• Be a functional leader for Project Coordination, responsible for managing career growth and standards of practice for all members of the department

• Guide staff members’ individual goals and objectives by providing training/development opportunities as appropriate while ensuring that right talent is cast to meet Individuals' growth and Project needs by interacting and consulting with Project and Studio leaders

• Be accountable for talent succession plans to ensure future health of organization as well as identifying long term staff plans/risks and staffing mitigation plans

• Be the primary interface with HR and Recruitment for managing the hiring process

• Be an advocate for the Project Coordinator role and responsibilities with project teams and other Studio Executives

• Lead the way and guide adoption of new standards for projects and resource planning

• Be responsible for individual performance assessment/reviews and performance management, counseling, and talent development of direct reports

• Develop/manage Annual Operating Plan input and labor transfer rate for the department and authorize expenditures of department

• Communicate with leaders, project teams and staff on regular basis

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 7 years of Themed Entertainment related experience and/or functional leadership roles

• The ability to negotiate with Project leaders regarding casting decisions

• Leadership and Coaching skills to guide individuals with career development

• Ability to mentor

• Management skills to lead a department staff

• Ability to travel and/or relocate

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Theater, Engineering or Design preferred or equivalent experience

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