Staff Product Manager, Digital Cinema & Mastering Platforms

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Staff Product Manager, Technology Solutions for the Manufacturing portfolio. Based in Burbank, you will translate complex film and content workflows into scalable software capabilities that power global distribution of film and television content.

You will own end-to-end product strategy, align partners, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and localization teams to deliver reliable mastering tools and measurable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager for media supply chain, mastering, or distribution platforms.
• Deep knowledge of digital cinema tech including DCP/IMF/CPL structures, essence encryption, and KDM workflows.
• Experience with SaaS architectures, cloud storage (AWS S3), and high-throughput transfers (Aspera).
• Strong cross-functional communication and ability to bridge engineering and post‑production teams.
• Proven ability to drive complex features, integrations, or cross‑system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and delivery across Manufacturing apps and platforms.
• Own end‑to‑end product strategy, roadmap, and outcomes aligned with executives.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and operations to ensure measurable value and scale.
• Define KPIs, monitor performance, and drive automation to reduce manual work.
• Lead discovery, gather requirements, and translate business needs into concrete initiatives.
• Manage external vendor and partner engagements as needed.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and present impact clearly.

Skills

Product management

Digital cinema

SaaS architectures

Cloud storage AWS S3

Aspera S3 Transfers

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder alignment

Multi-product management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Staff Product Manager, Technology Solutions for the Manufacturing portfolio. Based in Burbank, you will translate complex film and content workflows into scalable software capabilities that power global distribution of film and television content.

You will own end-to-end product strategy, align partners, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and localization teams to deliver reliable mastering tools and measurable value.