Manager, Technical Program Management at The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, Streaming, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to define at scale a structure for efficient delivery of complex projects
Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives forward to completion through collaboration and consensus across functional areas
Must be capable of managing, tracking and troubleshooting multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment with cross-functional teams, vendors and partners
Self-starter that can autonomously drive multiple work streams inter-departmentally
Ability to develop program schedules, communicate deadlines, and enforce budgets and project milestones
Proficient in use of project management and documentation tools
High tolerance for ambiguity and working in a matrixed organization
Able to analyze scheduling, budgetary and resourcing data to develop contingency and risk mitigation plans
Agile, resource management, and financial experience
Proven experience managing a team of professional employees and in program management

Responsibilities

Works with senior leadership, stakeholders, partners and delivery teams to track and maintain a program-level view of initiatives
Develops delivery plans of complex projects and programs
Ensures key roles and responsibilities are defined and holds functional managers accountable for their teams’ deliverables
Identifies and manages program-level issues and risks and drives decision making and escalations
Communicates program and roadmap status, schedule updates, and ensure all aligns to program financials
Manages and mentors a team of Technical Program Managers
Lead the App Foundation fleet within the Streaming Alliance, responsible for integrating work from across the Alliance to build and ship Disney+ apps
Managing a team of 7 TPMs focused on Apple and Android client platforms

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Program ManagementProject ManagementTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementDelivery PlanningApple PlatformsAndroid PlatformsTechnical Coordination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What team does this role manage?

The role manages a team of 7 Technical Program Managers focused on Apple and Android client platforms within the App Foundation fleet of the Streaming Alliance.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this Technical Program Management role?

Required skills include demonstrated ability to manage complex projects at scale, drive initiatives through collaboration across functional areas, manage multiple projects in deadline-driven environments, and proficiency in project management tools. Candidates must also have experience managing professional teams and communicating effectively with business and technical audiences.

What makes a strong candidate for this manager position?

Ideal candidates are highly proactive, detail-oriented self-starters who can autonomously manage multiple assignments, work in matrixed organizations with high ambiguity, and clearly communicate schedules, risks, and status to diverse audiences.