Product Manager (Project Hire)

The Walt Disney Company • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Product Manager is part of the Technology team and leads the strategic direction of digitally led initiatives within Disney Experiences. The role supports product strategy, concept development, definition, and implementation, working with a manager and senior manager on platform roadmaps, product and capability integration, and long-term commercial growth. The Product Manager collaborates with operations, design, analytics, development, executive teams, and other partners to bring products to market and develop business opportunities.

The position is within the Lodging Sales Distribution team in Disney Experiences Technology & Digital. The team develops digital products and platforms supporting digital commerce and guest experiences, product distribution, group sales, and partner commerce. Its technology and digital marketing capabilities serve guests, travel agents, wholesale distribution, group and event sales, and third-party partner connectivity across Disney destinations.

This is a 24-month Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement. The role supports A/B testing and full-lifecycle development of technology- or data-based products, from ideation through delivery, and contributes to product roadmaps, cross-functional alignment, software feature design and integration, product launches, continuous delivery, research, KPI measurement, troubleshooting, and product optimization.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
• Analytical and curious, with the ability to interpret data and user insights to support product decisions.
• Troubleshooting skills, including determining impacts and resolving complex issues.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative in stressful situations.
• Comfort working in an agile environment.
• Technical proficiency in Agile/Scrum, UX principles, software lifecycle, and product KPIs.
• Willingness to learn new technologies as needed.
• Familiarity with product development concepts, agile practices, or software workflows.
• Ability to define basic requirements or user stories with guidance.
• Ability to work with cross-functional partners to move work forward.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience conducting and analyzing A/B testing.
• Understanding of data pipeline challenges and solutions.
• Understanding of Agile technical practices, DevOps, and testing concepts such as CI/CD and TDD.
• Previous experience with JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with A/B testing and full-lifecycle development of technology- or data-based products and experiences, from ideation through delivery.
• Support teams in defining product strategies and roadmaps and translating technical requirements into functional capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, marketing, and business partners to ensure effective cross-functional alignment.
• Contribute to the end-to-end product lifecycle, including initiation, solution definition, development, launch, and continuous delivery.
• Support the design, enhancement, and integration of software features or third-party solutions.
• Participate in developing cross-platform applications that connect multiple systems, such as SaaS.
• Conduct preliminary research, assist with hyper-care support, and help measure product KPIs.
• Investigate bugs and support optimization of frameworks for scalability, performance, and user experience.
• Contribute to creating user and buyer personas, value propositions, and analyses of metrics and session behavior.
• Partner with engineering teams on challenges involving new technologies, user-centric design, solution testing, and architecture considerations.
• Apply knowledge of innovative digital technologies within the product space.
• Continue learning about the digital lodging domain and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level