Senior Manager-Business Management and Project Controls
BUENA VISTA TRADINGJob Requirements About the Role & Team Every year, Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC) brings thousands of construction, facility, and infrastructure projects to life across Walt Disney World. Powering it all is our Business Management & Project Controls organization, the operational backbone of BVCC. This team keeps the business moving forward through strong financial discipline, a ready and supported workforce, clear project visibility, smart use of technology, and focused strategic execution. Join us and help shape the work behind some of the most iconic places in the world. Ready to shape the business behind the magic? As the Senior Manager, Business Management & Project Controls, you will step into a highly visible leadership role at the heart of BVCC, guiding the enterprise support functions that power a $160M+ annual construction portfolio and help bring Walt Disney World projects to life. You will lead and develop diverse teams across Finance & Analytics, Project Controls, Workforce Administration, Procurement, and Business Systems while serving as a trusted strategic partner to Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Technology, and Executive Leadership. In this role, you will tackle complex business challenges, build scalable solutions, put technology to work, and turn data into actionable decisions that make a meaningful impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, analytical leader who thrives on systems thinking and is energized by connecting finance, technology, workforce planning, project controls, and operations to elevate how an entire organization performs. You will report to the Director- Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC) This is a Full-Time role. What You Will Do Lead the Business Management & Project Controls organization, providing strategic direction and oversight for Finance & Analytics, Project Controls, Workforce Administration, Procurement, and Business Systems functions supporting BVCC operations and project portfolio. Establish financial and operational strategies that support organizational objectives, including portfolio planning, forecasting, performance reporting, labor rate development, earned value management, and business analysis. Oversee estimating, scheduling, and project controls processes to improve project visibility, resource planning, risk identification, and execution across BVCC's construction portfolio. Serve as the business owner for key technology platforms and data solutions, driving system modernization, automation, reporting capabilities, vendor partnerships, and digital transformation initiatives. Partner with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Payroll, and Technology teams to develop scalable solutions, remove organizational barriers, and drive continuous improvement across the business. Provide leadership for workforce administration and sourcing functions, ensuring effective labor support, vendor engagement, onboarding processes, payroll coordination, and compliance with applicable labor agreements. Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, talent planning, succession development, and a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and results. Required Qualifications & Skills 8+ years leadership experience. Experience leading managers and multidisciplinary teams. Strong business acumen and financial management experience. Success leading cross-functional initiatives and organizational change. Experience leveraging data and analytics. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to influence stakeholders. Proven partnership skills in matrixed organizations. Experience leading technology-enabled transformation efforts. Preferred Qualifications Project-based organization or construction support experience. Knowledge of project controls including estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and earned value management. Business intelligence and automation experience. Union workforce support experienc…