Director - Strategy & Operations, Product & Technology

Director - Strategy & Operations, Product & Technology The Strategy & Operations team within Disney Entertainment and ESPN - Product & Technology is responsible for shaping the organization’s long‑term vision, developing actionable product strategies, and executing against its most critical near‑term priorities. The team reports to the Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) and uses strategic analysis, creative storytelling, and operational rigor to surface insights, frame trade‑offs, and guide decision‑making for Disney’s senior leadership. As the Director of Product & Technology Strategy & Operations, you will build and lead a team that serves as the analytical backbone and connective tissue for Product & Technology leadership. This team will use data‑driven rigor and executional discipline to set OKRs, manage performance, and drive operational momentum across the organization. Key Responsibilities Team Building: Build a high‑performing Strategy & Operations team with leads aligned to specific product areas. Serve as a player/coach capable of defining a vision and applying analytical methods to complex problems. Organizational Goals: Drive goal‑setting for OKRs across the Product & Technology organization, partner with team leads, set objectives, define measurable targets, and manage recurring leadership reviews. Performance Measurement: Act as the analytical backbone for key metrics: understand datasets, identify trends, surface insights, and work with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to optimize performance. Operational Excellence: Support CPTO‑level review forums (Product Reviews, Weekly Metric Reviews, OKR Reviews, etc.), proactively identify opportunities to improve velocity and impact through operational rigor. Cultural Transformation: Partner with Corporate Communications, Creative Storytelling, and Workplace Experience to plan large‑scale events such as town halls, off‑sites/summits where Product & Technology is represented. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in ProdOps, Strategy, or Analytics roles within top‑tier technology companies, startups, management consulting, or professional services. BS/BA in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; MBA or comparable advanced degree preferred. Strong analytical, structured problem‑solving skills; expertise in organizing complex data for clear, concise narratives. Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, SQL, and BI tools such as Tableau or Looker. Experience defining and measuring OKRs, KPIs, or comparable success metrics. Proactive self‑starter with a passion for outcomes and a bias for action. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams with high attention to detail and to engage in executive‑level discussions. Team‑oriented, cross‑functional collaborator. Comfortable influencing in dynamic, fast‑paced, matrixed organizations with significant executive visibility. Strong written, presentation, and oral communication skills; can develop high‑level presentations for senior executives. Compensation The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $227,200.00 to $304,700.00 per year, and in Los Angeles, CA is $207,400.00 to $278,100.00 per year. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary by geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to medical, financial, and other benefits. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will respond only to requests related to the accessibility of the online application system because of a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH