Associate Project Manager (fixed-term)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10132996 Location London, United Kingdom Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Oct. 20, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
Walt Disney Imagineering makes the impossible possible, by combining innovation and storytelling to bring Disney stories, characters, and worlds to life. Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals that bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.
This role is responsible for tactical project management of small to large projects from blue sky to close out. You will regularly interface with creative, technical, engineering and construction disciplines in the delivery of show/ride design and systems throughout the life of the project. You will also act as frontline manager responsible for monitoring budget and ensuring that delivery schedule is met.
This role will require you to be onsite in the London office 4 days a week. This role is a fixed-term contract until Dec 2030.
What You Will Do
Assist in managing the entire scope of a small project or scope of work that is self-contained, definable
Integrates project information with all parties involved
Assist in presentations to executive management on project status
Assists in scheduling, estimating, and budgeting within project scope
Independently performs virtual design and construction simulation. Leads work of coordinator, support staff, and/or intern
Begins to take on responsibility for a full project at the guidance of a more senior project manager
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to think strategically and tactically about complex issues and problem-solve to resolution
Ability to comfortably communicate in presentation, conversation, and written correspondence, to project team, Senior Management, consultants and partners
Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and teamwork/partnering ability
Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Degree in a WDI core discipline such as: Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, or advanced business degree/ or equivalent experience
The Perks
25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
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 Magical Cruise Co., Ltd, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Magical Cruise Co., Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.