Sr Business Product Mgr II

Job ID 10151412 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted May 28, 2026

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Job Summary:

Department/Group Overview:

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.

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Job Summary

As part of the Music Supply Chain Technology team, you will join a group of passionate and innovative technologists building scalable platforms and business-critical solutions that power the end-to-end music ecosystem. Our teams solve complex engineering and operational challenges across repertoire management, planning and distribution, licensing, publishing, sales, and music royalty processing in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Business Product Manager II to lead a portfolio of products across music supply chain repertoire, planning & distribution, pitch & licensing and business analytics. This role is responsible for defining product vision, driving cross-functional execution, and delivering measurable business impact at scale.

The ideal candidate combines deep product expertise with strong leadership, market insight, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. This individual is recognized as a trusted product leader and thought partner who influences organizational priorities, mentors other Product Managers, and drives innovation across teams.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a portfolio of products or strategic product area.
Lead end-to-end product development from ideation through launch and optimization.
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, data engineering, UX, QA, analytics, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable product solutions.
Drive prioritization and execution of product initiatives based on customer impact, business value, risk, and ROI.
Translate business and stakeholder needs into clear product, platform, and data pipeline requirements.
Write detailed and testable requirements including source-to-target mappings, validation rules, SLA targets, monitoring requirements, and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with technical teams on modern data architecture concepts including batch, streaming, event-driven, push/pull ingestion patterns, and cloud-based data platforms such as BigQuery, Databricks, and Airflow.
Define requirements for data quality, freshness, completeness, observability, reconciliation, alerting, and operational reliability.
Manage external dependencies including APIs, schema changes, integrations, and third-party platforms.
Analyze product performance, operational metrics, customer behavior, and KPIs to drive data-informed decisions and strategic recommendations.
Anticipate and mitigate operational risks including schema drift, late-arriving data, dependency failures, and pipeline reliability concerns.
Lead Agile product management practices including roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and iterative delivery.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive partners through strong communication, storytelling, and strategic alignment.
Mentor and coach Product Managers while serving as a subject matter expert and product leader within the organization.
Continuously improve processes, operational efficiency, and the organization’s ability to deliver high-quality products at scale.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications

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, CA is $155,700.00 to $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.

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About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.

Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.

Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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