Product Manager II - Data Observability

ESPN; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN, part of Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology, seeks a Data Observability Product Manager to own the Data Measurement Platform and drive data quality across the data ecosystem.

You will collaborate with data engineers and product managers, define requirements, build dashboards, and champion adoption of observability tools. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and hands-on delivery in a fast-moving tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data space with 1 year of data product management experience
• Proficiency in SQL is essential
• Enthusiastic about helping people, solving problems, and championing products
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to distill information accurately and convey it (verbally and/or written) to internal data teams
• Strong prioritization and organization skills with experience juggling time-sensitive requests from multiple internal data teams
• Energetic self-starter with a logical approach to problem solving and a technical aptitude
• Preferred: Familiarity with modern data platforms and cloud technologies (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks)

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear data product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria; partner with senior product managers and data product engineers to refine and validate them
• Collaborate with data product engineers, architects, and senior product managers to support delivery - participating in sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and cross-functional syncs to stay aligned on progress and priorities
• Build relationships with business, product, and engineering partners; lead training and onboarding for new data observability features and tools
• Define and build dashboards tracking data reliability and engineering operational metrics, delivering actionable insights to partner teams across the data platform organization
• Own Data Observability data product - manage roadmap, drive adoption, feedback loops, and ongoing improvement

Skills

SQL

Data product management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Problem solving

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Job description

Job Requirements

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.

The Data Foundation Platforms team designs, builds, and operates scalable, efficient, and compliant data platforms that power high-value insights, effective modeling, and data-driven automation in support of the One Disney vision - enabling a more connected, personalized, and immersive consumer experience across Disney's streaming, sports, and experiences businesses.

We're seeking a Data Product Manager, Data Observability to help ensure data trust across our data ecosystem. This role will drive the launch and adoption of data observability products and tools, playing an outsized part in an organization where data reliability is the top priority.

You’ll own the end-to-end product lifecycle for our Data Measurement Platform - driving data quality outcomes for the broader data organization. The ideal candidate communicates with data, thrives in cross-functional settings, and is comfortable being the go‑to expert on process and workflow. Beyond product work, you’ll document new features, disseminate updates to stakeholders, run user acceptance testing ahead of release, lead trainings and office hours to drive adoption.

Responsibilities And Duties Of The Role

• Translate business needs into clear data product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria; partner with senior product managers and data product engineers to refine and validate them


• Collaborate with data product engineers, architects, and senior product managers to support delivery - participating in sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and cross-functional syncs to stay aligned on progress and priorities


• Build relationships with business, product, and engineering partners; lead training and onboarding for new data observability features and tools


• Define and build dashboards tracking data reliability and engineering operational metrics, delivering actionable insights to partner teams across the data platform organization


• Own Data Observability data product - manage roadmap, drive adoption, feedback loops, and ongoing improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data space with 1 year of data product management experience


• Proficiency in SQL is essential


• Enthusiastic about helping people, solving problems, and championing products


• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to distill information accurately and convey it (verbally and/or written) to internal data teams


• Strong prioritization and organization skills with experience juggling time-sensitive requests from multiple internal data teams


• Energeticself-starterwith a logical approach to problem solving and a technical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern data platforms and cloud technologies (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks)

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $117,500 - $157,500 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.

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.

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