Staff Product Manager, Studio Tech & Mastering Solutions

The Walt Disney Studios; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Studios is seeking a Staff Product Manager, Technology Solutions for the Manufacturing team in Glendale, CA to lead the strategy and delivery of DCP/IMF mastering platforms. You will translate complex studio requirements into scalable software capabilities and drive cross‑functional execution with engineering and localization teams.

You will define roadmaps, prioritize priorities, and own product outcomes in alignment with the Senior Manager’s vision, focusing on automation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager for media supply chain, mastering, or distribution platforms.
• Established depth in digital cinema technology including familiarity with DCP, IMF, CPL/PKL structures, essence encryption, and KDM workflows.
• Working knowledge of SaaS architectures, cloud media storage (AWS S3), and high‑throughput file transfer technologies (Aspera, S3 Transfers).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product life cycles for a portfolio of mastering and distribution tools.
• Define strategy, gather and prioritise requirements, and align with senior leadership vision.
• Collaborate with engineering and UI/UX to deliver reliable, scalable software.
• Own UAT, release readiness, and post‑launch quality improvements.
• Drive adoption and automation to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS product management

Studio post-production workflows

Localization workflows

Digital cinema distribution

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS S3

Aspera

S3 Transfers

DCP/IMF workflows

Job description

The Walt Disney Studios is seeking a Staff Product Manager, Technology Solutions for the Manufacturing team in Glendale, CA to lead the strategy and delivery of DCP/IMF mastering platforms. You will translate complex studio requirements into scalable software capabilities and drive cross‑functional execution with engineering and localization teams.

You will define roadmaps, prioritize priorities, and own product outcomes in alignment with the Senior Manager’s vision, focusing on automation,