Associate Product Manager Program

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology in the Greater Los Angeles area is launching an Associate Product Manager (APM) program. This full-time cohort-based role is a two-year development track designed to nurture upcoming product leaders with rotations after 12 months.

As a Product Manager I (APM), you will assist in shaping product strategies, conducting market research, and guiding the lifecycle from discovery to launch, learning from experienced Disney leaders along the way.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience through coursework, projects, or internships in product management or related technical domains.
• Ability to recognize what makes a product valuable to the user and drive improvements to meet business goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to develop features for an assigned product domain.
• Learn to develop and communicate a strategic vision for engaging fans, aligning with company goals and market trends.
• Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and documentation.
• Work with leadership to craft product strategy, OKRs, and roadmap.
• Support product research by analyzing competitor offerings.
• Contribute to strategy documents and presentations.
• Conduct basic data analysis to inform product decisions (usage metrics, user behavior).
• Support feature launches and internal communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Product management

Team collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

About 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 around the world.

We marry technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive innovation, scalability, and velocity across our portfolio. We areStorytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.Our teams collaborate across The Walt Disney Company’s media brands and platforms —Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, ABC News, Nat Geo, Marvel, and Star Wars—to deliver exceptional consumer experiences to millions around the globe and technical platforms and systems that drive Disney’s business.

WhyYou’llLove Working Here:

• Building the Future of Media: Our technologists are designing and building the platforms that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

• Reach, Scale & Impact: Disney’s technology and products serve as the signature doorway for fans to connect with our brands and stories. These platforms carry unmatched content that matters tomillionsglobally.

• Innovation: We design,developand implement groundbreaking products and platforms that shape industry norms and solve complex, distinctive technical challenges.

This opportunity is part of a structured development journey that blends hands‑on experience, mentorship, and leadership growth across Disney’s world‑class product and technology teams.

About the Associate Product Manager (APM) Program

• Full-time new hires for this role will start as a cohort in Summer2027.

• This is a two‑year career accelerator program designed to foster the next generation of leading product management talent.

• Team rotations occur at the12-month mark, ensuring exposure to multiple teams and product domains.

As part of the program, you will:

• Gain hands‑on experience building and launching products used by hundreds of millions of people.

• Receive structured training on product management fundamentals and mentorship from Disney Product leaders.

• Use data and user insights to understand business problems and help drive strategic decisions.

• Participate in learning opportunities focused on strategic problem‑solving, leadershipdevelopmentand networking.

Job Summary:

AsaProductManager I(APM), you willassistin the development and execution of product strategies to meet businessobjectives.You’llcollaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct market research, and support the product lifecycle from discovery to launch. As part of this development program, the role offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced product team and contribute to innovative projects for The Walt Disney Company.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to develop features for an assigned product domain.

• Learn to develop and communicate a strategic vision for engaging our fans, aligning with broader company goals and market trends.

• Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and documentation to drive development of features.

• Work with leadership to craft product strategy, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), and roadmap.

• Support product research by analyzing competitor offerings.

• Contribute to strategy documents and presentations.

• Conduct basic data analysis to inform product decisions (e.g.,usagemetrics, user behavior).

• Support feature launches and internal communications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to use data-driven insights to inform decisions and measure performance.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience through coursework, projects, or internships in product management or related technical domains such as engineering, softwaredevelopmentand user experience.

• Ability to recognize what makes a product valuable to the user and drive improvements to meet business goals.

• Interestin product development, user experience, and technology.

• Capacity to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to build strong relationships across a range of functions and work effectively in team‑oriented environments.

Required Education:

• Upcoming or recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineeringor related technical field

Location:

The primary location for this role is the Greater LA, CA area, with additional opportunities potentially available in New York, NY. Final location and team placement will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs and team alignment. Candidates should be open and receptive to opportunities across all locations listed in this job posting.

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $$97,500.00 - $130,700.00 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.