Technical Associate Project Manager
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10137741 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Jan. 07, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
The Walt Disney Studios is seeking a Technical Associate Project Manager to support our studio technology teams in post-production engineering. In this role, you will help drive technology implementation projects for Disney banners—including Disney Motion Picture Productions, Marvel Studios, Twentieth Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures—as well as Enterprise Tech and Corporate. You will report to the Sr. Manager of Studio Technology Operations and Insights and play a key part in delivering innovative solutions across the studio.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate and support the execution of integration, development, and technical projects with cross-functional teams (hardware and development engineers, designers, implementors).
- Lead multiple concurrent technology initiatives of small to moderate complexity, serving as the primary stakeholder contact throughout the project lifecycle—including intake, use case definition, charter and scope, project planning, capacity allocation, resource assignment, execution, and post-mortems.
- Create project plans for select initiatives in coordination with other APMs/PMs on the team.
- Manage the intake, documentation, and coordination of project and task requests from clients across the Studio via calls, direct requests, emails, and ticketing systems.
- Answer phones/emails from stakeholder requestors and communicate status.
- Collaborate with other project and resource managers to assign resources, prioritize tasks, and ensure optimal resource availability.
- Support daily project management functions, such as meeting notes, action item follow-ups, and project communications.
- Support sprint ceremonies, including planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives, and reporting; develop familiarity with project KPIs and dashboards.
- Update tasks in project management and ticketing tools (e.g., Smartsheet, JIRA, Jira Service Management, Scheduall).
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding updates and task coordination using organizational tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Jira Service Management).
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in project management, technical coordination, or a related field.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and organize work efficiently.
- Proficiency with project management and communication tools: JIRA, JIRA Service Manager, Smartsheet, Scheduall, and Microsoft Office (including Outlook and Teams).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience using PowerBi is a plus.
Required Education
- Associates Degree alongside relevant technical experience.
Additional Information
- This role is based in the Burbank office 4 days a week from Monday through Thursday and flexibility to work from home on Friday
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $89,000.00 - $119,300.00 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 The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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 Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures 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.