Mgr, Software Engineering - Enterprise Architecture (Disney Experiences)

Manager, Software Engineering - Enterprise Architecture (Disney Experiences)"We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!This role sits in the Commerce & Enterprise Architecture organization within Disney Experiences Technology (DXT). It works closely with all areas within Disney Experiences and other segments from across the company.About The Role & Team:Advance Repository Practices: Ensure architectural metadata and taxonomy integrity within the BlueDolphin repository, enabling enterprise transparency and decision support.Manage a team of architects who support enterprise repository and other architecture practice initiatives serving all of Disney Experiences and own the operational work needed for the DX Architecture Broad Review.Lead the engineering and operational deployment of AI related architecture tools for the EA team and wider architecture communityContribute to and influence the enterprise strategy: Prioritizing initiatives by business impact and mapping investments into capability maps for DX Product based roadmaps and initiativesStrategic Partner: Serve as strategic partner and orchestrator for technology strategy and long-term technology roadmapLead Through Influence: Operate as a senior advisor and strategic influencer to executives and domain leaders, helping align technology investments with business outcomes.Foster Collaboration: Build partnerships with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Security teams to co-own outcomes, not dictate them.Communication and Influence: Translate architectural strategy into compelling business narratives that resonate with executive audiences and technical teams alike.Champion Modernization and Platform Thinking: Lead initiatives that simplify, modernize, and integrate platforms across Commerce locations.Balance Short-Term Delivery with Long-Term Strategy: Facilitate informed trade-offs, track technical debt decisions, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.What You'll Do:Oversee finances and budgets in MyPPM, ensure accurate billing processes, and contribute to forecasting and accrual processes to maintain financial integrity and support organizational objectivesManage an engineering team responsible for the architecture, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and enhancement of software applications, services, and platforms across a variety of computing environmentsLead the delivery of large-scale and complex software initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally to establish technical approaches, manage dependencies, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives and timelinesProvide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring solutions align with architectural standards, security requirements, reliability expectations, and scalability objectivesLead technical partnerships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring solutions, deliverables, and engineering outcomes align with technical standards, operational requirements, and business needsDevelop and maintain technology roadmaps that improve platform reliability, performance, maintainability, and scalability while supporting evolving business and operational requirementsEstablish and champion engineering best practices, including automation, testing, monitoring, observability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement to enhance quality and delivery efficiencyReview, enhance, and develop key engineering metrics and performance indicators for responsible systems, utilizing data-driven insights to guide decision-making and improve platform health and service performanceEngage in technical planning, estimation, prioritization, and resource discussions across the organization, providing engineering expertise and recommendations that balance business value, technical debt, risk, and delivery commitmentsProactively track and assess emerging technologies across the industry to inform strategic decision-making and recommendationsRequired Qualifications:Minimum 8 years of related work experienceExcellent communication and leadership abilities, to ensure effective growth and development of teamDeep understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis, Design and DevelopmentExperience with software delivery lifecycle, including web and mobile application development, backend service development, and multi-vendor environmentsExperience with various architectures and cloud-based architected systems and platforms (i.e.

AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)Experience leading and recruiting technical teams, including software engineers, system and platform engineers, software architects, and technical project managersExperience with Agile development approachesProven experience in monitoring, supporting, and improving application availability and reliabilityA visionary who motivates teams to excel and fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence in all endeavorsAn advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belongingAuthority in Software Design Patterns, Architecture patterns and enterprise strategic patterns, applying expertise to drive the development and implementation of data solutionsPreferred Qualifications:Experience delivering architecture in platform-oriented and product-led organizationsBackground in API design and messaging standardsKnowledge of security-by-design principles and secure architecture practicesExperience integrating SaaS solutions and working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Familiarity with architecture maturity models and scorecards10+ years of experience working with cloud vendors10+ years of experience with databases (relational and non-relational)Experience with SaaS vendor implementationsExperience with messaging patterns and API design best practicesStrong leadership experience mentoring architecture teamsProven ability to influence without authority across technical and business domainsExperience defining and applying metadata models, taxonomy relationships, and governanceDemonstrated ability to lead cross-domain architectural initiatives and guide decision processesUnderstanding of both front-end and back-end technologiesExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical decisions to business stakeholders7+ years of experience as a Solution or Enterprise Architecture for a similar type/size of business10+ years Engineering experience across multiple languages, both front-end and back-end.Expertise in modern programming languages and technologies.Experience with testing and debugging applications to deliver scalable enterprise solutions.Required Education:Bachelor's or foreign equivalent Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experienceCertifications such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, or equivalent enterprise architecturePreferred Education:Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred.Certification with enterprise architecture repository tools (e.g., tools similar to BlueDolphin or LeanIX)