Project Coordinator, Senior

Glendale, CA office

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research & development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks, and attractions. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals who bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.

At Ride Engineering, it is our responsibility to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that often seem impossible and partner with diverse creative talent to define and build one-of-a-kind experiences that bring fun and joy to millions of people all around the world. We Create to Inspire!

The Project Coordinator, Senior is a key member of the WDI Ride Engineering team, providing technical and logistical support for document delivery, design coordination, and project requirements. This role communicates across disciplines and assists with system requirements, design reviews, contract documentation, and mock-ups.

Reports directly to the Executive Project Engineer but may receive daily direction from other engineers.

Job Expectations

• Model the Company’s five keys: Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency, Inclusion
• Collaborate with diverse teams, including Shanghai ride coordinators
• Proactively address design and coordination issues
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Arrange team meetings and facilitate discussions
• Support team travel, office needs, IT coordination, and purchasing of tools/test equipment
• Manage logistics for business travelers and inspectors (travel requests, arrangements, invoices, meeting logistics)
• Assist with proof of concept, prototypes, and mock-ups
• Communicate updates on vendor, field, and testing activities
• Coordinate team efforts with internal/external groups (project, design, operations, vendors, contractors)
• Maintain documentation (scope lists, deliverables matrices, etc.)
• Assist in design review processes and final deliverable preparation/release
• Archive photo documentation as needed
• Support vendor contract change management by collecting/verifying information
• Prepare and participate in executive presentations
• Organize contract documents
• Track ride equipment logistics and shipping (domestic/overseas), assist with customs, spare parts purchasing, and handover to Operations
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project coordination or project management
• Computer savvy, including MS Office Suite and collaboration tools such as Box
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and working independently
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Flexible schedule, as this role works with counterparts outside of the US
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Mandarin both spoken and written
• Disney/Themed Entertainment experience
  
  
  

This position is located in Glendale, California

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA. is $58,600 - $78,600 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.