Sr Program Manager

Job ID 10152419 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Direct to Consumer Date posted Jun. 03, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney’s Direct to Consumer (DTC) team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment, helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to audiences worldwide.

Within DTC, the Disney+ Business Program Management team plays a critical role in driving strategic initiatives that enable scalable, repeatable launch success across the platform. This team partners closely with Technology, Content, Marketing, Legal, and regional business units to deliver global programs that support Disney+ growth and operational excellence.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment across business and technical stakeholders, while building frameworks that support long-term scalability and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

Program Strategy & Business Ownership

Translate business requirements into actionable roadmaps aligned with DTC priorities and KPIs
Shape program structures to ensure launches deliver meaningful business outcomes
Sequence decision-making in alignment with portfolio-level goals and long-term Disney+ strategy
Partner with Finance and Product teams to measure performance against success metrics

Project Delivery & Execution

Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, and success criteria
Lead launch operations for new features, business initiatives, and marketing campaigns
Identify risks, resolve issues, and implement decision-making frameworks
Drive accountability and execution across functional leads and external partners
Operate with strong ownership, managing priorities independently in a fast-paced environment

Executive & Stakeholder Alignment

Maintain clear communication with executive leadership and senior stakeholders
Synthesize updates, insights, and recommendations for executive decision-making
Establish communication rhythms to ensure alignment and visibility across initiatives
Partner cross-functionally to drive clarity and accelerate decision velocity

Operational Improvements & Efficiency

Identify and address process inefficiencies across launch and program operations
Standardize tools, templates, and methodologies for repeatable success
Define and maintain clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to scale operations and enhance delivery

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 7 years of experience in program or project management within a large corporate or direct-to-consumer environment
Proven success managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes
Experience supporting global program delivery and multi-regional launches
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect execution to strategic objectives
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems proactively, and manage competing priorities
Experience driving process improvement and operational transformation initiatives
Proficiency in Airtable required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in streaming, media, or direct-to-consumer business environments
Proficiency with tools such as Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Miro, Lucidchart, Confluence, and Jira
Project management certification (PMP, CSM, or equivalent)

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

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.

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About Disney Direct to Consumer:

Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.

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 Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.

Disney Streaming Services 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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