Lead Product Manager

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

2d•$145,000 - $204,100•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is an opportunity for a product leader who wants their roadmap to have real organizational consequence and who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, business accountability, and cross-functional influence.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

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
Master's degree and/or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

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