Lead HR initiatives for Disney's new technology office in Bangalore, translating strategic goals into actionable plans across a hybrid workforce and various teams.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with the HR and business leadership to translate strategic workforce goals into executable plans, ensuring alignment with business priorities and local nuances.
Develop and implement onboarding, culture-building programs, talent development, performance plans for a hybrid workforce, including a tailored culture playbook for India.
Translate business needs into structured project plans, ensuring clear outcomes, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
Coordinate with vendor partners to ensure cultural integration, operational alignment, consistent employee experience and transfer process.
Lead employer branding and communications efforts to position Disney as an employer of choice in Bangalore.
Continuously evaluate and iterate workforce plans and HR support model to support phased hiring at scale.
Manage cross-functional execution across HR, Finance, Legal, and Technology, driving accountability and stakeholder alignment.
Monitor and report on program health, including dashboards, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in HR project management, transformation, or enterprise program delivery.
Proven ability to lead regional initiatives with global alignment.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and planning skills.
Experience working across geographies and virtual teams.
Ability to simplify complex concepts and influence through data and storytelling.
Must be able to work across different time zones, including India Standard Time (IST), with flexibility in working hours.
Preferred: Experience supporting global technology organizations or enterprise-wide HR programs.
Background in change management, Lean Six Sigma, or process improvement.
Multi-country project scope or international experience.
PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Familiarity with Disney’s businesses and culture.
Benefits
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.
Job title
Senior HR Program Manager – Technology Talent Strategy
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