Senior Manager, Menu Planning & Development

Senior Manager, Menu Planning & Development
Walt Disney Imagineering

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. Every project is first‑of‑its‑kind. Innovation is in our DNA and Imagineers constantly push technology boundaries and invent new solutions.

The diversity of expertise at Imagineering enables us to influence positive change in communities worldwide.

At Walt Disney Imagineering, the Menu Planning team drives the collaborative development, approval, and communication of the global experience strategic planning—known as the menu plan—and leads global strategic projects that inform decision‑making. It supports WDI leaders and partners across Operations, Finance, CIMA, Commercial, and Global Business Development to evolve WDI’s project slate for all global locations.

You will report to the Executive Menu Planning. This is a full‑time role.

• Develop comprehensive menu‑plan strategies that connect business and audience needs with an experience solution, influencing new concepts and formats.
• Convene strategic forums to guide experience menu decisions and facilitate early development alignment between WDI and site leadership.
• Lead cross‑menu strategic projects to deepen the value of WDI’s delivery against guest, business, and creative objectives.
• Drive transformative menu opportunities and strategies for improving the planning and development process within WDI and with segment partners.
• Lead the creation and synthesis of presentations and analytical tools to communicate planning strategy for WDI & DX leadership.
• Leverage global purview to connect insights and opportunities across the various global sites.
• Measure and recommend the potential impact and performance of new developments while summarizing sophisticated inputs into clear strategies and paths for decisions.
• Provide analytical guidance on menu programming scope to site portfolio leadership to guide decision‑making.

• 7+ years of experience in strategic planning, portfolio/program management, or integrated producer/manager roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, global and cross‑functional teams, people and initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across creative, business, and operational stakeholders.
• Proven ability to balance creative ambition with operational and financial realities.

• Understanding of the WDI creative development process and knowledge of Disney Parks organization.
• Demonstrated experience with the 5‑ and 10‑year capital planning process, menu planning, and staffing strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or related field.

• Master of Business Administration.

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

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $139,200 to $186,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Entertainment Providers