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How much do disney project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for disney project manager in Florida is $76,733.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,700.00 and $91,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Disney Project Manager do?

A Disney Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects within The Walt Disney Company, which may include film productions, theme park attractions, technology initiatives, or other business ventures. They coordinate teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure that projects align with Disney’s standards and goals. Project Managers also communicate with stakeholders and help resolve issues to keep projects on track. Their role is critical in delivering successful outcomes that meet Disney’s high-quality expectations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Disney Project Manager?

To thrive as a Disney Project Manager, you need expertise in project management, budgeting, and team leadership, often supported by a bachelor’s degree and PMP or similar certification. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and Disney’s proprietary project tracking systems is typically required. Strong communication, creativity, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex entertainment projects. These skills are essential for delivering projects on time and within scope while upholding Disney's high standards for quality and guest experience.

What are common challenges faced by Disney Project Managers, and how are they addressed?

Disney Project Managers often oversee large, multi-disciplinary teams and must balance creative vision with practical constraints such as budget, timeline, and safety standards. One common challenge is coordinating between diverse stakeholders—imagineers, designers, vendors, and executives—each with unique priorities. Effective communication, flexibility, and strong organizational skills are essential to align goals and resolve conflicts quickly. Disney supports project managers with robust project management tools and collaborative platforms, as well as training in Disney’s unique culture and processes.

What is the difference between Disney Project Manager vs Disney Event Coordinator?

AspectDisney Project ManagerDisney Event Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in project management, business, or related field; PMP certification often preferredBachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, or related field; event planning certification beneficial
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects across departments, managing teams and budgetsPlans and executes specific events, coordinating vendors and logistics
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, entertainment, and theme park projects within DisneyCommon in hospitality, entertainment, and theme park event planning at Disney

The Disney Project Manager focuses on overseeing large-scale projects, managing teams, budgets, and timelines, while the Disney Event Coordinator handles the planning and execution of individual events. Both roles require strong organizational skills and industry knowledge but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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What cities in Florida are hiring for Disney Project Manager jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Disney Project Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Disney Project Manager job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,733 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Sr Technical Project Manager

Orlando, FL • On-site


The Walt Disney Company
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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$123 - $145/hr

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Job description

Sr Technical Project Manager

Job ID 10154369

Location Orlando, Florida, United States

Business Disney Experiences

Date posted Aug. 03, 2026

Job Summary:

This is not a remote role. You must be in the area or willing to relocate

“We Power the Magic!”That’sour motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands. We deliver experiences to consumers through our Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Lines, and Disney Vacation Club. Weare responsible forthe end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digitally led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives such as Hey, Disney!

As a Senior Technical ProjectManageryou willidentify,planand coordinate a set of related projects within a program and manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies. You will also apply project management principles and techniques to lead project schedule, scope, quality,costand performance risks. The Senior Technical Project Manager will work closely with cross-discipline technology teams,leadershipand business partners to understand technical and business direction,milestonesand budget, as well as provide thought leadership to project management team.

The Senior Technical Project Manager will report to the Manager, Technical Project Management.This role supportstheDisney Consumer Products(DCP)portfolio(Branded Retail and Stores, Licensing and Publishing).

WhatYou’llDo
  • Drives execution and delivery of technical projects through full delivery life cycle ensuring project is deliveredtimelyandon-budget.

  • Works with engineering teams, including Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and leadership to establish processes across all program areas that will ensure success on strategically prioritized projects and improve efficiency.

  • Defines, optimizes, and manages Agile project management ceremonies and processes for large project teams.

  • Maintain monthly forecast submissions, including adjustments to resource allocations, vendor payment schedules, and forecasts for partner teams

  • Conduct regular program status meetings with all partners, ensuring needs and requirements are met

  • Build program reportsand dashboardsforprogrammanagement, sponsors, and partners

  • Monitors & adjusts program plan to respond to unplanned changes, ensuring program is progressing to meet business goals

  • Act as a primary liaison among multiple teams, including Product Management, Design, Technology, vendors, and other key functional delivery teams

  • Leadprojectdelivery by coordinating cross‑functional dependencies, resolving blockers, and managing RAID to ensure milestones stay on track

  • Escalate key issues and risks to ensure timelyresolution and mitigation

  • Ensure proper project closure including lessons learned, transition and hand-off to production operations support, and final financial reporting

  • Own Jira and Confluence administration, governance, and executive reporting, ensuring consistent Agile processes, traceability, and delivery visibility

  • Drive roadmap planning, dependency mapping, and infrastructure migration coordination using Advanced Roadmaps and aligned tracking artifacts

  • Supportcross‑functional teams through training, coaching, and program‑level coordination across Scrum teams and vendors

  • Support Jira Cloud migration readiness, including cleanup, process alignment, and adoption support

Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Must have minimum of 5 years of technical project/program management experience working with technical teams developing enterprise class solutions

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Info Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

  • Understanding of Cloud, APIs, services, database technologies, technologist roles and responsibilities, capabilities & platform dependencies, software development lifecycle,engineeringand/or product development

  • Influence and negotiation, communication, professional maturity & organizational savvy, relationship building, dependency mapping

  • Must have extensive hands-on experience with practices such as Agile, Lean, Kanban, Waterfall as well as extensive experience with pragmatic blending of styles to facilitatecollaboration and delivery

  • Must have deep understanding of Agile technical practices,DevOpsand testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD)

  • Significant experiencein coaching and mentoring teams on project management practices including Agile, Lean, Kanban, Waterfall

  • Must have experience and knowledge of AI emerging technologies,nomenclatureand strategies

  • Excellent ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of a project

  • Experience managing large project budgets

  • Must have experience with tools such as: Microsoft suite, Keynote, Smartsheet,MyPPM(Clarity),MyJira, Tableau,Claude,andPowerBI

Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

  • Experience in supporting large-scale, global software development programs

#DISNEYTECH


The hiring range for this position in Orlando is $123,100.00 - $145,000.00 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.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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