Sr Manager-Product Strategy & Planning

1005 Disney Destinations, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 146,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney World Product Strategy & Planning team is seeking a Senior Manager to lead product strategy and capital plans for the Beyond Parks businesses in Orlando. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Disney Experience Intelligence, Marketing Strategy and Imagineering to maximize long-term guest value.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leadership in strategy, finance and planning, strong P&L experience, and a track record of delivering data-driven, cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in business planning, product strategy, brand management and finance or related commercial discipline.
• Demonstrated strong financial acumen including P&L management and long-range planning experience.
• Deep understanding of the Walt Disney World business model, experience performance indicators and commercial value drivers.
• Proven ability to direct data-driven analyses and translate insights into clear business recommendations.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives within a matrixed organization.
• Skilled at building trusted partnerships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong strategic thinker with judgment and curiosity; capable of challenging the status quo.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Creative, entrepreneurial leader energized by pursuing future growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build long-range product portfolio growth strategies aligned to WDW priorities using performance data and cross-functional input.
• Assess portfolio performance and identify growth opportunities across Beyond Parks.
• Deliver portfolio initiatives addressing guest needs and extending TWDC franchises and IP.
• Synthesize data into a clear view of performance, risks, and opportunities with P&L insight.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute go-to-market strategies, launches, and capital rollouts.
• Represent the product experience perspective in cross-functional forums and drive alignment.
• Manage complex projects with minimal direction and seek new efficiencies.
• Lead and grow direct reports with a culture of excellence, encouragement and ownership.

Skills

Financial acumen

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Team leadership

Business planning

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Posting Title: Sr Manager-Product Strategy & Planning Req ID: 10159800 Job Description: The Walt Disney World Product Strategy & Planning team drives product experience strategies and capital investment plans delivering long-term sustained value for the Disney Experiences portfolio. The Senior Manager, Product Strategy & Planning leads product experience growth initiatives for the Beyond Parks businesses — Resorts, Water Parks, Premium Services, and Transportation — developing and executing product strategies that maximize long-term profitability and guest value. The role partners closely with Operations, Finance, Disney Experience Intelligence, Industrial Engineering, Revenue Planning & Optimization, Marketing Strategy, and Walt Disney Imagineering, and reports to the Director, WDW Product Strategy & Planning.

Responsibilities

• Build long-range product portfolio growth strategies and initiative plans aligned to WDW priorities, using experience performance, financial insights, and cross-functional input to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Assess portfolio performance, emerging trends, and new business models to identify and evaluate growth opportunities across the Beyond Parks portfolio.
• Deliver product portfolio initiatives that address guest needs, simplify the experience, capture seasonal opportunities, and extend the reach of TWDC franchises and IP.
• Synthesize disparate data into a clear view of business performance, risks, and opportunities, backed by deep command of the P&L.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to execute complex go-to-market strategies, launches, and capital project rollouts.
• Represent the product experience point of view in cross-functional forums, driving alignment and contributing to commercial growth initiatives.
• Manage complex projects with minimal direction, identifying new approaches and efficiencies.
• Lead, develop, and grow direct reports while fostering a culture of excellence, encouragement, and ownership.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience, preferably with experience in business planning, product strategy, brand management and strategy, finance, or other commercial discipline.
• Demonstrated strong financial acumen, including exposure to P&L management, as well as annual, long-range, and capital investment planning.
• Deep understanding of the Walt Disney World business model, experience performance indicators, and commercial value drivers.
• Proven ability to direct data-driven analyses and translate quantitative and qualitative insights into clear business recommendations.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within a matrixed organization and evolving business environment.
• Skilled at building trusted partnerships and influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong strategic thinker with sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and influence senior leadership.
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams while managing competing priorities and delivering business results.
• Creative, entrepreneurial leader energized by identifying and pursuing future growth opportunities.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, or other quantitative field, or equivalent.

Preferred Education

MBA or advanced degree.

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $145,900 to $195,600 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.

Job Posting Segment: Commercial Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business: Product and Franchise Strategy (WDW)

Job Posting Primary Job Posting Category: Strategic Planning

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Date Posted: 2026-09-09