Executive Director – Data & Analytics Operations for Disney Entertainment

Unlock the Power of Data and Drive Business Growth with Disney Entertainment

Are you a seasoned executive with a passion for data and analytics? Do you have a proven track record of leading high-performance teams and driving business growth through data-driven insights? If so, we want to hear from you! Disney Entertainment is seeking an Executive Director – Data & Analytics Operations to join our team and help us unlock the full potential of our data assets.

About Disney Entertainment

Disney Entertainment is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes some of the world's most beloved content. Our company is built on a rich legacy of innovation, creativity, and customer satisfaction. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences that captivate and inspire audiences around the world.

About the Role

As an Executive Director – Data & Analytics Operations, you will lead a high-performance team of data engineers, business intelligence engineers, and data scientists to develop and implement data-driven solutions that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency. You will be responsible for overseeing data asset management, identity & audience graph, business intelligence tool development, data interoperability solution, and analytics solution operation.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

* Develop and implement data-driven solutions that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency

• Lead and evaluate discussions and negotiations with 3rd party vendors, data governance, legal, and privacy to obtain new datasets to enable new and more impactful analytic capabilities for the Data Science teams
• Continuously drive toward efficiency by simplifying and automating where possible, eliminating redundancy and human error across the organization, refining data structures, and building data views as needed to support higher team productivity and provide better insights to identify revenue growth opportunities across brands
• Ability to develop effective relationships with business partners and peers across segments, including product, project, and engineering teams to better understand data initiatives and capabilities across the company
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions that meet business objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to ensure alignment and support for data-driven initiatives
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Minimum Qualifications

* Minimum 12 years of experience in media and advertising measurement, including ad inventory forecasting, content measurement, audience measurement, and outcome-based measurement

• Minimum 5 years of experience in measurement and data science methodologies, including advanced understanding of media currency and predictive modeling
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading a team directly and indirectly through a manager of managers relationship, as well as leading projects through influence
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing a team of data scientists, data analysts, and data engineers to create solutions rooted in business objectives
• Expert hands-on experience with public cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and programming skills in Python, R, and SQL
• Strong communication and presentation skills to bridge between business, analytics, data, and technology functions

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrates an effective consultative approach to build awareness on key organizational issues and consensus for relevant solutions; able to guide stakeholders to build commitment to drive org improvement and change

• A strategic thinker that has ability to thrive within ambiguity and drive complex projects
• Experience in building data interoperability solutions such as data clean room
• Direct involvement with senior business executives (e.g. EVP/SVP)

Required Education

* Bachelor's degree plus 8 years' experience in Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Technology, or similar experience

Preferred Education

* Master's degree in quantitative field (i.e., Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, or Information Technology)

Compensation and Benefits

* The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $253,100 to $339,400 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

Why Join Disney Entertainment?

* Opportunity to work with a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes some of the world's most beloved content

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of talented professionals
• Opportunity to develop and implement data-driven solutions that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility projects and contribute to the company's success

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