Lead Product Manager

Lead Product Manager

Product Manager Job Description

We Power the Magic! That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands, including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives, including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

The Data Governance team within Disney Data Products & Platforms is responsible for the strategies, policies, data solutions, and tools, that enable data trust in Disney Experience. This team defines what good looks like, building the operating model to enforce it, and creating the solutions that make data use possible at the scale of one of the world's most recognized brands. If you're a product leader who wants your roadmap to have real organizational consequence — and who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, business accountability, and cross-functional influence — this is the team to build with.

The Lead Product Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Governance Strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for a defined product area, ensuring clarity of vision, goals, and measurable outcomes
• Define and maintain product strategy, roadmap, requirements, and success metrics for your domain
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, data science, marketing, and business stakeholders
• Lead solution definition and delivery for complex features or workflows, balancing technical feasibility and user value
• Oversee product integrations, architectural considerations, and system dependencies
• Guide development of cross-platform applications and system-to-system experiences
• Use research, experimentation, and KPI analysis to inform prioritization and product decisions
• Identify systemic issues, partner on solutions, and drive improvements in performance, reliability, and usability
• Create and refine personas, customer journeys, and value frameworks; lead advanced analysis of product metrics
• Collaborate with engineering teams on technical strategy, solution testing, and implementation plans
• Champion use of innovative digital technologies to unlock new customer value
• Build depth in product domains, technology areas, and customer segments
• Lead in Governance strategy, compliance and tools, driving innovation and excellence in product development
• Contribute to the estimation and planning of complex and scalable projects, including budget considerations
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends to provide well-reasoned product recommendations
• Create and deliver compelling, high-quality presentations for diverse audiences, demonstrating strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive key initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of related work experience
• Experience with multiple development methodologies, especially Scrum and Agile variants
• Familiar with Data Catalogs, Metadata Management, Access Management tools (i.e. Sailpoint), Data Anomaly management tools (i.e. Datadog, and motivated to expand technical expertise
• Skilled in leading a product area end-to-end, including strategy, roadmap, and measurable outcomes
• Strong competency in evaluating trade-offs across user value, technical constraints, and business impact
• Experience driving complex features, integrations, or cross-system solutions
• Established depth in a domain or technology area that informs product direction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Public Cloud Technologies like AWS
• Understanding of data pipeline challenges and solutions
• Understanding of Agile technical practices, and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD)
• Previous experience with JIRA, Airtable, or similar tools

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Preferred Education: Master's degree and/or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $145,000 - $194,400, in Glendale, CA is $152,200 - $204,100 per year, in Seattle, WA is $159,500 - $213,900 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.