Senior Manager, Data Product Management

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Senior Manager, Data Product Management

This role sits in the Data & Technology organization within Technology for Disney Experiences. It works closely with Finance and Architecture teams and international park and resort stakeholders from across the company.

The Senior Manager, Product Management will report to the Director, Data & Technology.

About The Role & Team:

This role leads Product Management for Data & Technology’s Foundational Data Solutions (FDS) portfolio, partnering with Finance, architecture, and international park and resort stakeholders to deliver trusted, real-time segment data products across Disney’s parks, resorts, and experiences worldwide

What You'll Do:

• Direct financial planning and portfolio budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal accuracy, strategic alignment, and reliable forecasting across multiple product areas
• Lead multiple Product Management teams and managers responsible for a portfolio of high‑visibility products and experiences
• Define multi‑year product vision, market positioning, and strategic investment areas for portfolios
• Align product direction with enterprise strategy, operational goals, and shareholder outcomes
• Oversee complex platform architecture, ecosystem integrations, and cross‑company dependencies
• Develop long‑term roadmap planning, prioritization, and resource allocation across products and teams
• Establish rigorous research, KPI frameworks, and measurement standards for the product organization
• Sponsor innovation initiatives and drive adoption of emerging technologies that unlock strategic advantage
• Shape customer and business analytics maturity across the organization
• Develop senior leaders and build a strong, inclusive product management culture
• Represent the portfolios with executive leadership and external stakeholders
• Influence organizational processes, product practices, and operational models at scale
• Provide domain and technology leadership (e.g., web, mobile, cloud, AI, product ecosystems), applying deep expertise to guide organizational innovation and long‑range product investment decisions
• Lead organizational estimation and planning efforts by shaping technical recommendations, establishing prioritization frameworks, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals
• Continuously assess emerging technologies and market shifts to influence strategic direction and identify new opportunities for business and product expansion
• Guide and elevate the creation and delivery of compelling presentations and narratives for senior executives, cross‑company partners, and external stakeholders; ensure managers and Product Management teams communicate with clarity, influence, and strategic insights

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years of related work experience
• 5+ years management experience
• Expertise with multiple development methodologies, especially Scrum and Agile variants
• Expertise with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, AWS) and enterprise Finance/EPM data domains
• Demonstrated success leading PM managers and shaping product capability across an organization
• Expertise in defining multi‑year product vision, market positioning, and investment strategy
• History of influencing senior executives and driving alignment across organizational boundaries
• Deep experience guiding complex platform architecture, ecosystem strategy, and technical direction at scale

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Public Cloud Technologies like AWS
• Understanding of data pipeline challenges and solutions
• Understanding of Agile technical practices, DevOps, and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD)
• Previous experience with JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar tools
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or cloud/data platform certifications)
• Experience supporting Finance/EPM data domains or international, multi-region data delivery
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field preferred
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) a plus

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $182,200.00 to $244,300.00 per year, and in Anaheim, CA and in Glendale, CA is $191,300.00 to $256,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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, dependent on the level and position offered.

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award‑winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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