Lead Technical Program Mgr

ESPN; Glendale (CA); Sur place; USD 158 000 - 212 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus

Long-term incentive units

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

ESPN is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager in Glendale, CA to drive complex, cross-functional programs across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. You will partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to shape delivery models and align priorities.

This senior role requires 7+ years in software, strong Agile experience, and ability to navigate ambiguity. You will mentor other TPMs and influence how teams work, delivering high-impact initiatives in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in the software industry.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional programs from scoping to delivery.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle, including delivery, release management, and governance.
• Ability to identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate, and communicate project risks.
• Proactive approach with initiative and process improvement mindset.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• PM certification (PMP/CSM/CSP or similar) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop project plans and drive end-to-end delivery of multiple programs across teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and cross-functional leaders to align on roadmap and strategy.
• Influence direction and drive alignment to reduce complexity across teams.
• Foster a culture of high performance, inclusion, and accountability.
• Partner with engineering to balance cost, scalability, and business goals.
• Proactively initiate conversations and negotiate solution paths.
• Learn quickly about technical systems and issues to inform decisions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes with each iteration.

Connaissances

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Formation

BA/BS or equivalent

Outils

Jira

Confluence

Airtable

Description du poste

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.

The Business Operations team helps guide and articulate technology strategy and research, and is responsible for driving the day-to-day operation of the Product & Technology organization, including: project and portfolio management and tracking; organization-level capital, space, and resource management and allocation; process management; technical incident management; and our administrative and workplace experience support team.

Job Summary

Within the Business Operations organization, the Lead Technical Program Manager is a senior-level program position responsible for driving complex, cross-functional programs and initiatives that extend the functionality of services across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. This role owns program-level outcomes end to end, from scoping and sequencing through delivery, and is expected to operate with significant autonomy in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. You will partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to shape delivery models, influence organizational priorities, and drive alignment on the highest-impact initiatives. If you enjoy entertainment, driving complex programs to completion, mentoring other program leads, and shaping how teams work, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Responsibilities And Duties Of The Role

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop project plans and drive the end-to-end execution and delivery of multiple programs across various teams. Ensure all dependencies are understood and keep business partners informed of progress.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, product management, and cross-functional leaders to align on the roadmap, vision, and strategy for the organization.
• Influence and Alignment: Influence direction and drive alignment to reduce complexity across cross-functional teams.
• Team Dynamics and Culture: Develop team dynamics, morale, and motivation while fostering a culture where all members and points of view are respected.
• Engineering Partnership: Partner with engineering to ensure developments balance cost vs. benefit, are highly scalable, and meet business goals, objectives, and customer needs.
• Proactive Initiative: Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and initiate conversations.
• Skilled Negotiation: Negotiate with skill and identify solution paths for various competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.
• Enthusiastic Learning: Learn quickly and enthusiastically, especially about technical systems and issues.
• Process Improvement: Constantly evaluate processes and seek ways to improve with every iteration.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience/Skills/Training:

• Established in Technical Program Management with 7+ years of experience in the software industry
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional programs and initiatives from scoping through delivery, with strong working knowledge of Agile and other software delivery methodologies
• Experience working across the software development lifecycle, including delivery, release management, and technical program governance
• Experience collaborating with product and design teams and other stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize initiatives, and engage with engineering teams to drive projects forward
• Ability to identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate, and communicate project risks to internal and external partners
• Proactive approach, able to initiate conversations and guide other program leads in process development, consistently evaluating and improving processes at every iteration
• Developed essential soft skills, including meeting leadership, communication, teamwork, collaboration, flexibility, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution
• BA/BS or equivalent experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Program or project management certification (PMP, CSM, CSP, or similar) preferred
• Experience in streaming media software and digital technology
• Expertise in software delivery management tools (Jira, Confluence, Airtable, etc.)
• Technical proficiency demonstrated through coding skills, quality assurance experience, technical writing background, or similar expertise

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA and in Santa Monica is $158,100.00 - $211,900.00 per year and in New York, NY and in Seattle, WA is $165,600.00 - $222,000.00 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.

Disclaimer

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, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.