Sr Product Manager II

Sr Product Manager II

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:

• Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.
• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney's linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney's media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney's EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

Job Summary:

The Content Platforms' Avails Team is seeking a Sr Product Manager II to lead the development, execution, and long-term success of products that enable the global rights distribution of The Walt Disney Company's world-class content through licensing partner channels. In this role, you will help shape the future of the content supply chain that powers Disney's content distribution worldwide.

Serving as a strategic bridge between business stakeholders, design, and engineering, you will define product vision and strategy, translate customer and partner needs into scalable product capabilities, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, and key partners to reimagine how technology can be leveraged to drive the next evolution of our business.

This role demands strong analytical thinking, deep user empathy, and the ability to prioritize effectively across innovation, business value, and technical feasibility. Success requires thriving in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, with a strong attention to detail and a bias toward execution.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Utilize modern product discovery methods to gain a deep understanding of the problem space and develop solutions leveraging those insights
• Establish and evangelize product strategies that align with the mission of our organization and create value for our business
• Lead business partner engagements to analyze the value proposition of business requests and provide alternative solutions, as needed to ensure we stay consistently focused on the product strategy
• Own definition of cost/benefit analysis and prepare lean business case
• Actively collaborate with team members in engineering, design, and other domains to create products that offer long-term value for our business
• Be accountable for the successful delivery of product solutions and their subsequent performance
• Establish and drive towards realistic product targets (OKRs)
• Active use of product frameworks and tools to document information in a structured way (user journey maps, flow, information architecture, etc.)
• Manage maintenance and prioritization of product backlog, ensuring transparent, well aligned & justified prioritization within your area of responsibility
• Key participant of daily scrum meetings, planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Coordinate major product releases
• Own system processes, user guides, and training materials on product features where needed.
• Assist in process alignment and standardization
• Develop and nurture cross-domain relationships built on mutual trust and respect
• Create an environment that inspires passion and innovation
• Mentor and invest in the growth of other team members
• Seek out learning opportunities and share valuable insights with your teammates
• Develop deep expertise and provide thought leadership in your product area

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $155,700.00 - $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.