Senior Product Manager-Licensing/AI (Project Hire) at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Consumer Products, MediaIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Product Management, defining and implementing end-to-end product strategies influencing the business
4+ years of experience in building consumer-quality technology products from ideation to launch/support
Experience with highly integrated accounting applications, including interfaces to SAP, forecasting, data warehouses, master data management, and product master
Demonstrated ability to define and shape future products by contributing to the framework (architecture)
Global perspective, looking across all regions when developing solutions
Ability to work well under pressure, thrive on change, and seek opportunities to find solutions for new business opportunities
Detail oriented with strong communication skills
Ability to operate and interact at many levels in an organization
Knowledge and mastery of Agile project methodology and change management principles

Responsibilities

Design and manage the full-cycle development of DCP technology products from ideation to delivery with an understanding of Disney’s Licensed merchandise product lifecycle
Translate finance, revenue accounting or AI model governance goals into a technology product strategy and roadmaps by effectively communicating with global business partners
Collaborate with engineering, design, architecture, and quality assurance partners to ensure development is in line with product strategy and roadmap
Define processes for DCP applications and platforms, system specifications, and working parameters for software use and compatibility
Develop Proof of Concept prototypes collaborating with engineering, architecture and technical operations
Connect with users regularly to have a deep understanding of their needs, pain points, and how they experience your products
Define and write clear requirements and user stories for the development team
Participate in and influence technical discussions to solve complex business/system problems
Prioritize the product backlog and make recommendations to business partners and leadership while considering trade-offs
Establish product release plan and set expectations with new feature delivery
Perform analysis across a complex finance environment to assess data accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and answer partner questions
Create user training documentation and host user training sessions for product adoption
Identify workflow improvements and facilitate conversations with Licensing Financial and Artificial Intelligence Systems’ stakeholders across the global Disney Consumer Products (DCP) Segment and technology partners to align overall business and technical objectives
Drive change management plans to prepare the business for next generation features in licensing financial and AI platform
Collaborate with project management and software development teams to support the launch and ongoing operational improvements of Licensing Financial and Artificial Intelligence Systems
Ensure IT processes are repeatable, recommending smart approaches to gather requirements and deliver projects while providing business value
Identify and assess potential “forward-thinking” solutions for both technical and business feasibility

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementAI SystemsLicensing TechnologyWorkflow OptimizationChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementSoftware DevelopmentRequirements GatheringBusiness Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position, and what is the duration?

This is a full-time project hire role lasting 2.5 years through March 2028.

What is the salary range for this Senior Product Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this role?

The role requires strong communication skills, detail orientation, ability to work under pressure and thrive on change, global perspective, and experience in product management including writing requirements, prioritizing backlogs, and collaborating with engineering teams.

What is the team structure and reporting for this position?

This role sits in the Disney Consumer Products (DCP) - Licensing Technology organization within Disney Experiences (DX) and reports to the Manager, Technology.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Product Manager position?

A strong candidate will have a global perspective, ability to thrive under pressure and on change, strong communication and detail-oriented skills, and experience driving product development from ideation to delivery while collaborating across business and technical teams.