VP Distribution & Localisation Operations, EMEA
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10126059 Emplacement Londres, Royaume-Uni Entreprise Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date de publication 15/07/2025Résumé du poste:
Job Title:
VP Distribution & Localization Operations EMEA
Work Location:
Hammersmith, London (we operate a hybrid working model, 4 days in the office and 1 day (Monday or Friday) from home
Department/Group Overview:
This group manages the operational activities that bring all our movies and television shows to audiences around the world. We produce foreign language versions in more than 60 different languages that are then distributed to over 125 countries. Our mission goes beyond just translating content, we ensure that it gets on air, so viewers can enjoy watching our programmes not just on Disney+, also on for example: iTunes, Amazon, Hulu, Netflix. We are an integral part of bringing Disney characters and stories to families wherever they are, in whatever language they speak and however they prefer to watch the Magic.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the SVP of Technology & Operations, EMEA & APAC, this role will be responsible for the implementation of strategic business initiatives related to:
Planning/Forecasting
Quality Management
Vendor Management
System Requirements and Adoption
Operational Efficiency
Localization Operations Management
Innovation & Transformation
Key Responsibilities of the Role
Implement Global Distribution & Localization Operations Strategy in EMEA
Lead the implementation of the strategy across EMEA, managing and leading the organization through significant business changes –e.g., licensee models, multi-window day and date, linear business activities, content sales and local productions/acquisition management.
Participate in planning and forecasting activities to increase transparency of an aggregated demand plan to improve capacity and resource management.
Forecasting mid and long-term demand with regional business leads and suppliers as part of aggregated global planning and forecasting.
Participate and provide executive sponsorship for a formal quality management program.
Participate and provide executive sponsorship for a common approach to vendor management as part of a strategic partnership program to reduce OH and direct costs.
Participate and provide executive sponsorship for a common approach to asset management
Localization Operations:
Manage successful outcomes for all localization activity in the region
Consolidate reporting of localization related to art, metadata, subtitling and dubbing
Contribute to ongoing strategy, policy and process
Performance, quality and relationship management with suppliers in the region.
Participation in region RFPs and negotiations with CBA and others
Deliver on Operational and Business priorities
Drive the implementation of best practices throughout the organization to meet local or regional needs.
Partner with Finance, Sourcing, Legal and Operations to negotiate new and amended contracts, legal agreements, service contracts and extensions.
Manage the planning, forecasting, allocating and spend of Distribution Operation’s AOP and Strategic Plan.
Liaise at a senior level with all necessary internal Disney divisions, to understand and deliver key business objectives.
Create a network of relationships to harmonize process and set priorities across disparate distribution channels.
Engage with global colleagues to form virtual teams to work collaboratively and effectively on key strategic projects.
Represent EMEA at key internal and external Operations forums.
Maintain a strong awareness of industry technology developments in both content delivery and platform evolution, to ensure TWDC are well positioned to meet the needs of the market.
Drive innovation and experimentation
Drive initiatives that look at improving current ways of working, from the process standpoint to workflows and systems
Explore the use of new technologies to optimize workflows and produce more efficient processes, such as AI/ML
Investigate market trends and emerging technologies in the asset management and preparation space to cost & effort efficiencies
Preferred Experience/Skills
Proven track record of leading complex content distribution and supply chain operations within international, matrixed organizations.
Inspirational people leader. Proven ability to develop, lead, and motivate large teams, to deliver high quality performance.
Experience of working in a global, matrix organisation, and with virtual teams
Strong commercial acumen. Skilled in negotiating commercial contracts and managing third party supplier relationships to maximize value
Transformation leader that can design the organization of the future in a way that can support the predicted evolution of the business
A change agent. Demonstrated success in driving process transformation initiatives, fostering agility and innovation
A natural communicator and relationship builder at all levels in an organisation, with strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
Sur Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
Chez Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, nous allions imagination et innovation pour réinventer la manière dont les gens vivent et interagissent avec les histoires et les produits les plus appréciés au monde. Notre travail est extrêmement vaste et complexe. Nous créons des expériences incroyables, transformons l’avenir des médias et créons des produits et des plateformes qui rapprochent les gens du monde entier des histoires et des sports qu’ils aiment.
Chez Disney, notre capacité à associer une technologie de classe mondiale à une créativité sans pareille nous rend uniques. C’est l’essence même de notre passé, de notre présent et de notre avenir. Nous sommes des narrateurs et des innovateurs. Des créateurs et des bâtisseurs. Des artistes et des ingénieurs.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à The Walt Disney Company Limited , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
The Walt Disney Company Limited est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidats seront pris en considération pour l’emploi sans tenir compte de l’âge, de la race, de la couleur de peau, de la religion ou des convictions, du sexe, de la nationalité, de l’origine ethnique ou nationale, de l’orientation sexuelle, du changement de sexe, du statut marital ou civil, du handicap, de la grossesse ou de la maternité. Disney favorise une culture commerciale où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution rapide.