Director, Data Mgmt, Ops, Reporting & Surveys

Key Skills

Big Data Technology, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data management, DataOps, Effective communication skills, Infrastructure as code, IT, Large data sets, Leadership Skill

Job Description

What You Will Do

As the Director, Data Management, Operations, Reporting & Surveys you will serve as a key member of the People Insights leadership team and will play a meaningful role in driving direction and strategy for all things related to data management, operations, and reporting! We are looking for a strategic operator who will combine sophisticated analytical thinking, collaborative business acumen, and excellent leadership capabilities to deliver information and insights that enable effective organization and talent decisions.

• You will lead a multi-functional team including data management and governance, data reporting solutions, visualization, and survey operations
• Develop and maintain positive relationships, based on trust, with HR leaders and key business leaders
• Foster an eco-system for TWDC people data and educate users on critical background info (e.g., definitions) required when reporting on data
• Partner with stakeholders in HR and Finance to ensure all data and related processes represent and maintain a “single source of truth”
• Manage the full employee experience surveys process for TWDC. Work in close partnership to deliver reports that land for the business.
• Leverage knowledge of data infrastructure and data engineering to partner heavily with Enterprise IT on the data strategy
• Drive a team culture that prioritizes the accuracy, timeliness, and relevancy of our data, trends, reports, and insights and ensures effective delivery of core data and reporting
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement processes to ensure we are meeting the highest standards of excellence

Required Qualifications & Skills

Leadership Style:

• Demonstrates consumer-centric orientation by championing employee and business needs; Energizes the team to provide outstanding client service
• Sophisticated ability to collaborate, build consensus, influence without control and drive a strategic agenda across a diverse stakeholder map
• Builds and champions performance standards that emphasize simplicity, speed, agility, relevance, and impact
• Strong identifier and developer of talent; Crafts a culture of coaching and teamwork while ensuring excellence in all that is delivered
• Leads with integrity, honesty, and behaviors that promote the culture and core values of the company
• Strong emotional intelligence, relationship skills, and executive presence
• Ability to drive the standards, processes, and impact that will make TWDC People Insights a world-class HR analytics function!

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of databases, analytical tools, and big data
• Ability to lead multiple, large data/analytics projects in a fast-paced matrix with experience in evaluating program efficiency and impact
• Experience leading employee survey programs with a focus on assessing employee experience, finding opportunities, and driving action
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate
• Experience with international data regulations and privacy requirements
• Outstanding consultative, critical thinking, and communication skills
• HR leadership experience in a global organization, with emphasis on building HR analytics programs and plans to support employee experience, talent strategy, and business performance
• Familiarity with HR and data systems (Workday, Cognos) and visualization tools (Tableau)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in The Walt Disney Company successfully driving complex projects and decision-making across businesses and functions

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $188,900 to $241,500 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.