Full Time Disney Live Entertainment Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting Title:

Production Manager (Internal Assignment / Project Hire)

Req ID:

10155652

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over! This diverse team - representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle... and a dash of pixie dust.

The Production Manager drives production processes and financial success of assigned projects from inception to completion using a diversified background in project management. The Production Manager supports and maintains creative integrity while delivering outstanding production efficiency and operational reliability. The Production Manager supervises scope development, estimating and budgeting, budget tracking and reporting, sourcing and procurement, contracting, schedule development, management and reporting and project deliverables for assigned Disney Cruise Line and Disney Signature Experiences projects.

If selected for this Full Time role, you will support Disney Live Entertainment - Disney Signature Experiences and report to a Producer.

This is an InternalAssignment / Project Hire with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do

• Planning and advising production teams on best practices and quality excellence, coordination with clients and partners to execute all Disney Live Entertainment components, and the ability to quickly offer solutions to address issues and identify process adaptations to meet project needs.
• Develop solid relationships with multiple partners at multiple levels to achieve the goals of assigned projects in partnership with Producers, Show Directors, Technical Directors, Technical Designers, Costumers, Entertainment Operations, and any other critical team members and project partners.
• Handle sourcing, procurement, contracting, and payment processes in partnership with contract administrators and procurement partners, tracking expenses and reporting on budget status, managing job numbers and budget authorizations, and ensuring that company financial policies and procedures are followed for all spending.
• Ensure operational strategies and requirements are implemented into the production process and serve as the communication point for external and internal clients and stakeholders, as well as the interface for all other lines of business influenced by the project.
• Lead and provide guidance and Cast Member support to Production Assistants and Production Stage Managers on assigned projects.
• Champion and support safety, environmental, inclusion, and other corporate initiatives, ultimately enhancing the Guest/Cast Experience and driving business results

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of professional leadership in live show/theatrical production, live event production, technical, or stage management
• Proven experience in zero-based budget creation, labor and operating expense estimating and forecasting, and financial management/reporting with attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience leading procurement efforts for entertainment-related goods/services and managing bid package processes
• Lead conflict resolution with experience in team building and collaboration
• Demonstrated delegation and negotiation skills
• Experience initiating, organizing, and completing multiple tasks on time
• Analytical and administrative skills with the ability to identify areas for process improvement
• Receive and deliver honest, actionable, and credible feedback to team members
• Available and willing to work weekends, holidays, and third shift
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically.
• Must possess or be willing to attain a passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team and eager to be part of a vibrant, creative work culture, bringing and sharing unique perspectives to the role
• Experience working in a themed/branded experience, theatrical production, and/or cruise environment

Education

• High School Degree or equivalent required
• B.A. or B.S. in Theater, Design, Entertainment, Event Management, Project Management, or equivalent preferred

Benefits & Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https:// jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

#DLEJobs

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $83,000 to $111,200 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Signature Experiences (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Entertainment-Producers

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Celebration, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-23