Senior Manager, Data Product Management
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Job Posting Title:
Senior Manager, Data Product Management
Req ID:
10159289
Job Description:
Job Summary:
“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands, including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives, including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!
This role sits in the Data & Technology organization within Technology for Disney Experiences. It works closely with Finance and Architecture teams and international park and resort stakeholders from across the company.
The Senior Manager, Product Management will report to the Director, Data & Technology.
About The Role & Team:
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
What You'll Do:
- 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
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $179,500.00 to $240,600.00 per year, and in Anaheim and Glendale, CA is $188,400.00 to $252,600.00 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.
Job Posting Segment:
DX Technology
Job Posting Primary Business:
Emerging Tech & Data
Primary Job Posting Category:
Product Management
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Orlando, FL, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - CA - Disneyland Service - Bldg 700 Complex
Date Posted:
2026-09-09
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