Job Posting Title:

Principal Product Operations Manager

Req ID:

10100411

Job Description:

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical  viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media  business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and  immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency,  or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a  difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think individuals love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

• Building the future of Disney’s media business:  DE&E  Technologists are designing and building  the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for  years to come.
• Reach & Scale:  The products and platforms this group  builds and operates delight millions of  consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment,  to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
• Innovation:  We develop and execute groundbreaking  products and techniques that shape  industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Responsibilities:

The Principal Product Operations Manager position within Commerce, Growth, and Identity Operations  sits at the intersection of Product, Design, Engineering, and Disney’s subscribers. The primary  responsibility for this role is to prioritize and align initiatives and technical investment across product and  engineering teams. This prioritization is critical to ensure the Technology team balances business impact,  stakeholder management, internal dependencies and customer outcomes.

You’ll play an essential role in leading and driving execution for product initiatives along with their  associated effort and spend. A typical day could include facilitation of a roadmap review, meeting with  peer leaders to stack rank cross-functional initiatives, and discussions with finance to ensure business  impact is appropriately accounted for.

This role will be critical to:

• Manage  business initiatives on behalf of Commerce,  Growth, and Identity to  drive clarity around  operational process and framework
• Build and foster effective working relationships with product and engineering leaders within  Commerce, Growth, and Identity as well as cross-functional partners, including Design, Program  Management, Business Operations, Talent Management, Finance, etc.
• Rationalize business inputs including stakeholder requirements, financial constraints, and  engineering resources to determine impact
• Partner with product and business stakeholders to stack rank product initiatives across the holistic Product Management portfolio.
• Maintain a clear understanding of active and pending projects, timelines, and progress
• Plan and manage content for: 1) centralized product reporting; 2) product team agendas,  meeting summaries, and action items; and 3) the Commerce, Growth, and Identity pillar  informational repository in Confluence
• Develop, maintain, and execute ownership of assigned projects from concept to completion
• Implement procedures and process improvements to help internal teams run efficiently
• Serve as a point of contact and communicator on behalf of Commerce, Growth, and Identity

Qualifications:

• Bachelors with 10 years of relevant work experience or Masters with 8 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex thoughts and  strategies into simple, actionable recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence, and build alignment among  multiple groups and key stakeholders across Product, Design, Engineering, Quality, and Program  Management
• Proficiency with core Product Management tool suites, including JIRA, Confluence, Airtable,  Miro, Lucid, etc.
• Action-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced highly iterative environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, and multitask  assignments effectively
• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects while  working independently  and  proactively with minimal supervision

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $172,300 to $231,100 per year , in Santa Monica, CA and Bristol, CT is $164,500 to $220,600 per year, in San Francisco, CA is $180,200 to $241,600 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:

Commerce, Growth, & Identity

Job Posting Primary Business:

CGI - CGI Operations

Primary Job Posting Category:

Product Operations

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 2450 Broadway, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave

Date Posted:

2024-09-10