Senior Manager, Data Product Management

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Disney Experiences (DX) within The Walt Disney Company seeks a Senior Manager, Product Management to lead Foundational Data Solutions across parks, resorts, and experiences worldwide. You will direct PM teams, define multi‑year vision, manage budgets, align with enterprise goals, and partner with Finance, architecture, and international stakeholders to deliver trusted data products in real time.

Based in Orlando, you will shape strategy, drive execution, and develop senior leaders while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience.
• 5+ years management experience.
• Expertise with Scrum and Agile variants.
• Expertise with Snowflake, dbt, AWS.
• Experience leading PM managers and shaping product capability.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Data Eng or related field.
• MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial planning and portfolio budgeting across product areas.
• Lead multiple PM teams responsible for high-visibility products.
• Define multi-year product vision, market positioning, and investment areas.
• Align product direction with enterprise strategy and goals.
• Oversee platform architecture and cross-company dependencies.
• Develop long-term roadmap planning and resource allocation.
• Establish KPI frameworks and measurement standards.
• Sponsor innovation and adopt emerging technologies.
• Shape analytics maturity and data-driven decisions.
• Develop senior leaders and a strong PM culture.
• Represent portfolios with executives and external stakeholders.
• Guide technical direction and prioritization to align with enterprise goals.

Skills

PM leadership

Agile/Scrum

Cloud data platforms

Snowflake

dbt

AWS

Executive communication

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s in CS/IS/Data Eng or related

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

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.