Product Strategy & Planning Manager

The Walt Disney Company; Celebration (FL); Híbrido; USD 102 000 - 136 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Resumo da oferta

The Walt Disney Company seeks a Product Strategy & Planning Manager for Disney Signature Experiences in Celebration, FL. You will drive growth by evaluating new product opportunities, consumer programs, and franchise initiatives using insights, trends, and financial analysis.

You will lead complex initiatives, develop business cases, and partner with leaders to shape long-term roadmaps, impacting revenue and entertainment experiences worldwide.

Qualificações

• 3+ years in Business Planning, Finance, Brand Management, Product Development, Marketing, or Sales Strategy.
• Ability to leverage performance metrics and analytics for growth opportunities.
• Proven ability to develop strategic recommendations and long-term plans.
• Experience building business cases, financial analyses, and impact assessments.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze business performance, consumer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
• Assess existing products and experiences while evaluating new concepts and franchise integration opportunities that drive revenue growth.
• Develop recommendations to support growth priorities and optimize portfolio strategy.
• Build business cases, financial models, and impact assessments for investment decisions.
• Partner with leaders to develop growth strategies, scenario planning, and long-term roadmaps.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and reporting to influence leadership decisions.
• Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders across Disney Signature Experiences.

Conhecimentos

Business Planning

Finance

Brand Management

Product Development

Marketing

Sales Strategy

Strategic Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Marketing/Strategy/Hospitality

Master's degree in MBA/Finance/Marketing/Strategy/Economics/Hospitality

Ferramentas

Tableau

PowerPoint

Excel

SQL

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Job ID 10161945 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Signature Experiences Date posted Oct. 13, 2026

As a Product Strategy & Planning Manager you will help drive product strategy and growth across Disney Signature Experiences (DSE) by evaluating new product opportunities, consumer programs, and franchise integration initiatives. This role leverages consumer insights, market trends, competitive analysis, and business performance data to develop recommendations that support DSE's long-term growth objectives. Partnering with leaders across DSE, the Manager leads complex initiatives, influences strategic decisions, and helps identify opportunities that enhance the overall portfolio.

The Product Strategy & Planning Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Product Strategy & Planning. This role is located in Celebration, FL.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze business performance, consumer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
• Assess existing products, experiences, and services while evaluating new concepts, consumer programs, and franchise integration opportunities that drive revenue and operating income growth.
• Develop recommendations that support DSE growth priorities and optimize the overall portfolio strategy.
• Build business cases, financial models, and impact assessments to evaluate potential initiatives and support investment decisions.
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop growth strategies, scenario planning, and long‑term product roadmaps.
• Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify emerging opportunities, risks, and best practices.
• Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and reporting that provide actionable insights and influence leadership decisions.
• Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders across DSE, helping advance existing initiatives and identify new opportunities for future growth.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in Business Planning, Finance, Brand Management, Product Development, Marketing, Sales Strategy, or a related field.
• Skilled at leveraging performance metrics, consumer insights, and business analytics to evaluate opportunities and optimize programs.
• Proven critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with experience developing strategic recommendations and supporting long‑term business planning.
• Experience developing business cases, financial analyses, and impact assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in Tableau, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred.
• Experience in project management and driving strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
• Ability to build strategic alliances and influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels within and outside the Disney organization.
• Experience participating in and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated collaborative, solution‑oriented approach with the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
• Experience developing product, portfolio, or growth strategies that support long‑term business objectives.
• Understanding of Disney Signature Experiences products, services, and business drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strategic planning, product strategy, portfolio planning, management consulting, or corporate strategy.
• Leveraging consumer research, market insights, and competitive intelligence to inform business or product strategy.
• Developing business cases, financial models, and commercial impact assessments to evaluate growth opportunities and new initiatives.
• Experience presenting strategic recommendations and influencing decision‑making with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Strategy, Hospitality Management, or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, Hospitality Management, or a related field

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $101,600 to $136,100 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 Parks, Experiences and Products, which is part of a business we call Disney Signature Experiences.

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