Manager Strategic Insights
Overview
Strategic Insights leader at The Walt Disney Company reporting to the Director oversees enterprise-wide consumer behavior analytics to drive growth across domestic and international segments. This hybrid role in Burbank requires leading cross-functional insights projects and mentoring junior staff while influencing executive decisions through data-driven storytelling.
What You'll Do11
- 1Drive primary customer understanding study across entertainment categories domestically and internationally
- 2Evolve research methodologies to address shifting business needs and emerging consumer behaviors
- 3Lead custom insights projects supporting top strategic initiatives
- 4Collaborate with finance and studio teams to monitor entertainment trends and Disney performance metrics
- 5Analyze data to answer executive-level questions and integrate insights into modeling and brand strategies
- 6Guide two direct reports and mentor junior team members
- 7Calibrate survey findings against behavioral/financial data to create actionable narratives
- 8Manage complex projects with strong organizational skills and personal accountability
- 9Apply advanced Excel or Sheets proficiency and presentation tools to communicate findings
- 10Partner globally across organizations while maintaining focus on business objectives
- 11Demonstrate resilience and innovation when navigating ambiguous situations
Requirements11
- 15+ years relevant experience in strategic consulting market research or business analytics
- 2Proven ability to influence stakeholders through data storytelling and collaboration
- 3Expertise in multi-source data integration and narrative development
- 4Strong analytical capabilities with demonstrated experience in survey calibration techniques
- 5Advanced proficiency in Excel or Sheets and presentation software
- 6Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience
- 7Understanding of behavioral economics psychology sociology or related disciplines
- 8Experience with quantitative qualitative research methods and statistical analysis
- 9Ability to work effectively across organizational levels and geographies
- 10Detail-oriented mindset with business goal orientation
- 11Advocacy skills for consumer perspectives in executive discussions
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$116 - $155k per year
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