Senior Manager, Data Product Management

The Walt Disney Company • Orlando, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads Product Management for Data & Technology’s Foundational Data Solutions (FDS) portfolio, partnering with Finance, architecture, and international park and resort stakeholders to deliver trusted, real-time segment data products across Disney’s parks, resorts, and experiences worldwide. The Senior Manager, Product Management will report to the Director, Data & Technology.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of related work experience
• 5+ years management experience
• Expertise with multiple development methodologies, especially Scrum and Agile variants
• Expertise with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, AWS) and enterprise Finance/EPM data domains
• Demonstrated success leading PM managers and shaping product capability across an organization
• Expertise in defining multi‑year product vision, market positioning, and investment strategy
• History of influencing senior executives and driving alignment across organizational boundaries
• Deep experience guiding complex platform architecture, ecosystem strategy, and technical direction at scale
• 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, DevOps, and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD)
• Previous experience with JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar tools
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or cloud/data platform certifications)
• Experience supporting Finance/EPM data domains or international, multi-region data delivery
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field preferred
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) a plus

Responsibilities

• Direct financial planning and portfolio budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal accuracy, strategic alignment, and reliable forecasting across multiple product areas
• Lead multiple Product Management teams and managers responsible for a portfolio of high‑visibility products and experiences
• Define multi‑year product vision, market positioning, and strategic investment areas for portfolios
• Align product direction with enterprise strategy, operational goals, and shareholder outcomes
• Oversee complex platform architecture, ecosystem integrations, and cross‑company dependencies
• Develop long‑term roadmap planning, prioritization, and resource allocation across products and teams
• Establish rigorous research, KPI frameworks, and measurement standards for the product organization
• Sponsor innovation initiatives and drive adoption of emerging technologies that unlock strategic advantage
• Shape customer and business analytics maturity across the organization
• Develop senior leaders and build a strong, inclusive product management culture
• Represent the portfolios with executive leadership and external stakeholders
• Influence organizational processes, product practices, and operational models at scale
• Provide domain and technology leadership (e.g., web, mobile, cloud, AI, product ecosystems), applying deep expertise to guide organizational innovation and long‑range product investment decisions
• Lead organizational estimation and planning efforts by shaping technical recommendations, establishing prioritization frameworks, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals
• Continuously assess emerging technologies and market shifts to influence strategic direction and identify new opportunities for business and product expansion
• Guide and elevate the creation and delivery of compelling presentations and narratives for senior executives, cross‑company partners, and external stakeholders; ensure managers and Product Management teams communicate with clarity, influence, and strategic insights

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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