Development Manager/ Project Manager

The Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is responsible for global creation and delivery of Disney-branded entertainment and lifestyle content across all interactive media platforms including PCs, mobile phones and video game consoles. The division operates two content creation units, Disney Interactive Studios and Disney Online, which work together to take advantage of platform-specific expertise to create a line of connected, multi-platform entertainment experiences. Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of video games and interactive entertainment for handheld, mobile and console platforms globally. Disney Online produces the No. 1 kids entertainment and family community Web site, Disney.com as well as the Disney Family Network, Disney mobile entertainment and an industry leading suite of online virtual worlds for kids and families. DIMG also provides interactive technology strategy, solutions and execution for The Walt Disney Company.

DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS - UTAH
Disney Interactive Studios (DIS) is the interactive entertainment affiliate of the Walt Disney Company. Disney Interactive Studios develops, publishes, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of video games on multiple platforms for audiences of all ages.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR/ Project Manager
The development director (DD) owns the schedule and scope of the title and is responsible to tracking the overall progress of the team. The DD works with the Game Director to ensure milestones are met, budgets are respected and project status is conveyed accurately to DIS PD. The DD works with the GD to establish team practices, meeting schedules and overall process for the title. As shown in the above figure the DD will have some hierarchy of DM’s to aid in the day-to-day tracking and updating of schedules. The DD and DM team’s responsibilities also include:

• The schedule and man-power plan holder
• Scope holder – from a man month & cost perspective
• Risk management: identifying and mitigation planning
• Process & practices establishment and enforcement
• Project dashboards and external audits
• Milestone planning and tracking
• The identification, tracking and resolution of dependencies between disciplines
• The day-to-day, week-to-week SCRUM coordinator
• Effort planning around “Events”– special builds, studio reviews, etc.
• Milestone review coordination and benchmarking, GD has authority mon completion

With regards to scope, the DD works with the GD in making scope & change calls about the title: the DD represents the impact on man months and other costs, identifying risks and opportunity costs for the title and team, whereas the GD represents creative vision, quality and market competitiveness.

Video Game or Industry experience desired