[Remote] Senior HR Program Manager – Technology Talent Strategy (Project Hire)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking a Senior HR Program Manager to lead complex HR initiatives for their technology talent strategy. In this role, you will partner with various stakeholders to operationalize a holistic talent strategy and workforce plan, ensuring alignment with business priorities. 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 a 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. • Build and maintain detailed project documentation, including charters, roadmaps, and executive updates. • Conduct discovery and analysis to define scope, assess feasibility, and develop business cases. • Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption and sustainability. • Communicate effectively across all levels, tailoring messaging for executive, regional, and functional audiences. Skills • 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. • 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. Education Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. 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. Company Overview • The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Burbank, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship • The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 54 in 2025, 66 in 2024, 96 in 2023, 130 in 2022, 30 in 2021, 40 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.