Senior Director of Program Development

5 days ago

Bristol, Connecticut, United States ESPN Full time
Job Description

The Senior Director ESPN NEXT oversees the day-to-day operations of and contributes to the growth of ESPN's NEXT program for early career professionals. The Sr. Director is responsible for the program budget & finances. The goal of the program is to create the most dynamic, multi-platform development program in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct oversight of the strategic management of the program, including all operations and leadership of management staff.
  • Act as the face of the program to various constituencies, including leadership, managers, and program participants, in 1:1 and group settings.
  • Main evangelist for the program internally and externally; strives to achieve 100% understanding of program goals and structure.
  • Hand-in-hand with Content leaders, set standards for managers that align with company priorities and strategy, and ensure standards are met.
  • Works with Content leaders to continuously assess business needs and ensure program participants are getting needed development, opportunities, and guidance.
  • Looks across business units bi-annually to ensure that the program is staffed appropriately and heads are correctly allotted; suggests and institutes change where needed to adjust to evolving business needs.
  • Oversees a group of managers and coordinators assigned to individual verticals within the program; responsible for defining manager assignments, shepherding manager development, and delivering performance feedback.
  • Partners with HRBP, Staffing, and Content representatives on items relating to program operations.
  • Oversees performance management to ensure that employee actions are equitable and appropriate, and that program participants are getting timely, comprehensive, and actionable feedback.
  • Liaises with Production leadership to hold stakeholders accountable when expectations are not met.
  • Communicates with managers regarding evaluation outcomes and related compensation information.
  • Proactively seeks feedback on the program from all business units for process and content improvement.
  • Travels to remote production offices to engage with content leaders and program participants in their working environment.
  • Partners with ESPN Content leadership to develop the vision for continued growth of the program.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 10 years of excellence in program and/or project management.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership or management role. Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
  • Superior organizational and communication skills, particularly in direct, face-to-face engagements.
  • Highly effective and dependable team collaborator.
  • Exceptional adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently performing at a high level during uncertainty and change.
  • Strong conflict management skills with a focus on crafting innovative, mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Dynamic, commanding, and persuasive public speaker.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in strategically influencing senior-level decision makers without the need for direct reporting lines.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies, with expertise in project communications and organizational change management.
  • In-depth knowledge of Disney/ESPN's global business dynamics and strategic priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, influence, and relate to a diverse team across various age groups and backgrounds.
  • Proven expertise in designing and delivering impactful training sessions, workshops, and educational programs.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree

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