Sr Business Product Mgr II (Music)

Sr Business Product Mgr II

As part of the Music Supply Chain Technology team, you will join a group of passionate and innovative technologists building scalable platforms and business-critical solutions that power the end-to-end music ecosystem. Our teams solve complex engineering and operational challenges across repertoire management, planning and distribution, licensing, publishing, sales, and music royalty processing in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Business Product Manager II to lead a portfolio of products across music supply chain repertoire, planning & distribution, pitch & licensing and business analytics. This role is responsible for defining product vision, driving cross-functional execution, and delivering measurable business impact at scale.

The ideal candidate combines deep product expertise with strong leadership, market insight, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. This individual is recognized as a trusted product leader and thought partner who influences organizational priorities, mentors other Product Managers, and drives innovation across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a portfolio of products or strategic product area.
• Lead end-to-end product development from ideation through launch and optimization.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, data engineering, UX, QA, analytics, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable product solutions.
• Drive prioritization and execution of product initiatives based on customer impact, business value, risk, and ROI.
• Translate business and stakeholder needs into clear product, platform, and data pipeline requirements.
• Write detailed and testable requirements including source-to-target mappings, validation rules, SLA targets, monitoring requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with technical teams on modern data architecture concepts including batch, streaming, event-driven, push/pull ingestion patterns, and cloud-based data platforms such as BigQuery, Databricks, and Airflow.
• Define requirements for data quality, freshness, completeness, observability, reconciliation, alerting, and operational reliability.
• Manage external dependencies including APIs, schema changes, integrations, and third-party platforms.
• Analyze product performance, operational metrics, customer behavior, and KPIs to drive data-informed decisions and strategic recommendations.
• Anticipate and mitigate operational risks including schema drift, late-arriving data, dependency failures, and pipeline reliability concerns.
• Lead Agile product management practices including roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and iterative delivery.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive partners through strong communication, storytelling, and strategic alignment.
• Mentor and coach Product Managers while serving as a subject matter expert and product leader within the organization.
• Continuously improve processes, operational efficiency, and the organization's ability to deliver high-quality products at scale.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• 7+ years of product management experience, preferably within digital and/or mobile platforms
• Strong product acumen with deep platform knowledge and technical fluency
• Proven track record of building, launching, and scaling products that deliver business value and align with organizational mission
• Highly self-motivated, able to work autonomously under tight timelines while consistently meeting deadlines
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate objectives, progress, risks, and outcomes to diverse audiences
• Strong research capabilities, translating insights into actionable recommendations or alternative solutions
• Expertise in problem discovery, definition, and validation
• Demonstrated ability to define, own, and execute product roadmaps
• Solid understanding of business modeling and financial analysis, including structured cost-benefit assessments
• Proficiency in writing, prioritizing, and refining user stories and product requirements
• Ability to adapt quickly and pivot effectively as business strategies and product priorities evolve
• Clear understanding of modern development processes, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
• Extensive experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, design, operations, and other stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills, delivering creative and high-quality solutions to complex digital challenges
• Proven ability to drive successful execution through collaboration, influence, and product evangelization
• Deep understanding of how to leverage technology to deliver innovative, scalable solutions

• Experience within the media and entertainment industry
• Strong passion for and interest in Disney brands and storytelling
• Solid understanding of media production workflows, digital video pipelines, and/or consumer-facing video product features
• Knowledge of and experience with product management for content rights, licensing, and availability
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $155,700.00 to $208,700.00 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.