Senior Product Manager II

The Walt Disney Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in entertainment seeks a Senior Product Manager to drive the strategy for commerce services across digital platforms. The role combines collaboration with teams in finance, legal, and technology, showcasing leadership in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in product management and data analysis to enhance user experiences on platforms like Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with internationally distributed digital products.
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Establish product strategy for the next-generation commerce platform.
• Translate business needs into detailed product requirements for engineering teams.
• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Data-Driven Decision Making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Masters Degree or MBA

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Senior Product Manager II

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Job ID: 10124522
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States
Business: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted: June 20, 2025

Job Summary:

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 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 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: 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 stories they carry – matter to millions globally.

• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems.

Commerce, Data & Identity provides core product management functions for digital commerce, identity, and growth initiatives, as well as enterprise-wide projects like messaging and privacy. It also manages data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, connecting with other Disney divisions.

Job Summary

We seek a Senior Product Manager to deliver top-tier consumer-facing commerce services. As part of the growing Commerce Product team, you will define and support key aspects of our commerce experiences within the core platform group. This role acts as a liaison among business, data, legal, compliance, finance, and technology teams to optimize commerce objectives. The ideal candidate is collaborative, data-driven, customer-obsessed, opinionated yet open-minded, and trustworthy. We value passionate leadership with discipline and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Establish product strategy for the next-generation commerce platform powering Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, focusing on finance and accounting data.
• Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for systems supporting accounting and revenue operations across multiple products.
• Deliver features to scale services globally.
• Prioritize features based on data, with clear measurable goals.
• Provide domain expertise and leadership, collaborating with finance, legal, product, data, and engineering teams to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues affecting reporting accuracy and dependencies.
• Maintain JIRA tasks, boards, documentation, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into detailed product requirements and user stories for engineering teams.
• Develop a product roadmap aligned with business and customer goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of product management experience in an enterprise environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with internationally distributed digital products.
• Familiarity with streaming video industry and value propositions.
• Experience with JIRA and similar tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
• Experience working with remote teams using technology and process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree or MBA, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting subscription products.
• Familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and SOX compliance.

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The salary range varies by location, with additional benefits including bonuses and incentives. Actual offers depend on experience, location, and other factors.

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company is a leading global entertainment enterprise with operations in over 40 countries, creating world-class stories and experiences for all ages. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all ideas and perspectives are valued.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, part of Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].