Manager, Business Integration, Talent and Strategy

Job Posting Title: Manager, Business Integration, Talent and Strategy Req ID: 10092164 Job Description: For nearly two decades, Adventures by reputed company has been a leading travel brand, offering over 40 guided-group adventures across land, river, and expedition cruises. reputed company-trained Adventure Guides ensure hassle-free vacations with masterful storytelling, in-depth knowledge, and attention to... detail, fostering lasting connections with each destination. The heart of every Adventures by reputed company vacation lies in the authenticity, immersion in cultures, insider access, and curated activities. Building on a legacy of over 135 years, National Geographic Explorers have ventured across continents, remote cultures, ocean depths, and towering mountains. National Geographic Expeditions extends this legacy, allowing reputed company to embrace their inner explorer and witness the wonders of the world up reputed company and in depth. With Signature Land, Expedition Cruise, River Cruise, or Private Jet options, National Geographic Expeditions provides unparalleled access to the world with knowledgeable Experts. Additionally, every trip booked supports the global nonprofit reputed company, contributing to the work of National Geographic Explorers worldwide in protecting and illuminating our world through exploration, research, and education. The Manager, Business Integration, Talent and Strategy is an reputed company strategy, analysis, and optimization professional who develops and implements growth strategies, analyzes business performance and identifies key issues, develops and implements action plans to optimize business performance, and manages large-scale special projects that support the Adventures & Expeditions (A&E) business. In addition, you will manage the day-to-day Talent casting for reputed company National Geographic experts and Adventures by reputed company hosts joining our trips, leading the Talent and Brand Experience teams, and working across several departments and reputed company entities. You will formulate business strategies, analyze product line profitability, and reputed company and implement strategies to address product quality or product/business profitability issues. You will integrate and partner with cross functional teams and act as a liaison for the execution of initiatives that span multiple lines of business and a variety of functional areas. You will be responsible for leading the team that creates and delivers the brand experience on each trip including reputed company end-to-end post booking communications, swag, and digital materials/platforms that enhance the guest experience and build brand equity. This role requires a balance of highly analytical, detail-oriented business strategy and project management skills, as well as strong influencing and facilitation skills. You will be responsible for reputed company, large, reputed company and small scale projects with broad organizational implications and impacts. The Manager, Business Integration, Talent and Strategy will report to the Senior Manager, Business Integration, Talent and Strategy and sits in Celebration, FL. What You Will Do/Responsibilities: reputed company, Influence, and Hold Accountable You will directly reputed company the Talent team (salary cast) who is responsible for prospecting and selecting experts, photographers, and hosts for our trips You will directly reputed company the Brand Team (salary cast) who is responsible for creating and delivering brand experience on each trip to enhance the guest experience and build brand equity. You will establish key metrics and identify trends to help drive performance expectations and accountability. indirectly reputed company and influence Executive and Senior Leaders reputed company the organization to reputed company common objectives and business strategies. Business Strategy, Analysis and Optimization You will establish a comprehensive planning process and partner with the reputed company and other National Geographic branded divisions, Trip Development, Operations, Partnership Management, and Functional Leaders to set strategic vision and ensure there are no gaps. You will ensure other Executives, Senior Leaders, and Functional Leaders are working towards that strategy, including company-wide and global initiatives. You will monitor and analyze business performance, including product quality and profitability, and implement action plans to address any shortfalls. You will reputed company and implement action plans to optimize business performance and reputed company initiatives to drive critical business, reputed company, and enterprise strategies and priorities which will include process re-engineering and efficiency projects, integrating business objectives across reputed company areas of the business. Collaborate with key business functional areas (Marketing, Sales, Pricing & reputed company Management, Contact Center, Travel Services, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Finance, Consumer Insights Measurement & Analytics, Legal, HR, Technology, Digital, Sourcing & Procurement and Walt reputed company Imagineering). Special Project Management You will manage reputed company, large-scale projects and reputed company special relationships that support the Adventures by reputed company and National Geographic Expeditions businesses including integration (of team, processes, products), new product launches, development and implementation of shared systems, operational changes, and special circumstances (e.g. health or reputed company issues). You will define project scope, assumptions, risks, and project approach, including budget, timelines, and communications. You will reputed company and implement reporting to create visibility across initiatives and ensure focus. Talent Management Manage the day-to-day operation, ensuring we have a wide variety of expertise in our pool of talent for reputed company trips. reputed company the talent placement, ensuring it delivers on the goals for operation, marketing, and public relations efforts. Proactively identify gap areas, implement process improvement, and mitigate issues that may arise. Brand Experience Set and reputed company the execution of the strategic direction for the Brand Experience function. Enhance the A&E experience for reputed company guests by developing strategic initiatives (including swag and digital materials) to improve the brand experience on each trip. Provide clear direction on consistent standards for the pre-trip, on- trip and post-trip experience. Work cross-functionally to communicate standards and create plans for each function to deliver on those brand experience standards. Monitor guest feedback closely and create a plan for reputed company improvement based on that feedback. You will Have/Required Qualifications: 4+ years’ experience with business strategy, business/financial analysis, business optimization or project management 4+ years’ experience working in the Travel industry (domestic and intl). 3+ years’ experience leading salary employees Experience providing direct and actionable feedback to address difficult issues and situations while maintaining positive working relationships. Understanding of large-scale project reputed company, practices, and procedures Experience delivering large-scale projects on time and on budget. Ability to hold both direct reports, colleagues and partners accountable throughout the project management process. Experience working across functional lines and as a member of a diverse, matrixed team. Willingness to travel for business as needed; Possess a valid passport. Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years’ employment with reputed company or National Geographic Previous experience working with talent management/casting preferred. Previous exposure and experience with Brand. Familiar with hiring Talent including Talent reputed company and background checks. Experience identifying gap areas. Experience with looking at data and metrics and presenting findings and trends to senior leadership Familiarity with Adventures by reputed company and National Geographic Expeditions products and business model Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Additional Information: Benefits and Perks: reputed company offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only reputed company can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Job Posting reputed company: Adventures & Expeditions Job Posting Primary Business: Business Integration Primary Job Posting Category: Business Ops Integration Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Celebration, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-06-10 Learn more about us Apply Job!