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:

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

Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney’s industry-leading ad technology and products – driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney’s sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Product Manager II will play a key role in redefining advertising technology for The Walt Disney Company. Reporting to an Executive Director of Product Management, you will drive the strategy and execution of products that power our digital advertising campaign management workflow automation capabilities.

You’ll collaborate closely with other Product Managers, Engineering, and cross-functional partners to deliver end-to-end solutions that streamline campaign operations, enhance efficiency, and elevate stakeholder experiences.

The ideal candidate is an action-oriented problem solver with hands-on experience in digital advertising platforms, campaign management workflows, and automation tools. You should be equally comfortable diving into technical details and aligning cross-functional teams around a shared vision. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of advertising technology and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is for you.
 

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Collect stakeholder use cases, translate them into detailed product specifications and user stories, create data flows, develop implementation plans, and document resources.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including Architecture, Design, Program, Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align requirements and shape the product roadmap and strategy based on business priorities.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform product decisions and drive improvements. 
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure product release readiness, including providing training, documentation, and support to stakeholders and end users.
• Manage a portfolio of products and projects, ensuring timely execution against business goals.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend technical integration strategies with partners and vendors.
• Collaborate with other Product Managers to innovate platform services.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA-$141,900 - $190,300 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.