Senior Product Manager-Licensing Approval/AI Systems (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, LicensingIndustries

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 complex, highly integrated systems (inferred from job context)

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 licensed product approval 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
Develop and document clear, actionable requirements and user stories for the development team, including well-defined acceptance criteria and alignment with test scenarios
Create supporting wireframes and business process models to visualize and validate proposed solutions
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
Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of Agile project methodology and change management principles
Identify workflow improvements and facilitate conversations with Licensing Product Approval and AI Systems’ stakeholders across global DCP and technology partners to align business and technical objectives
Drive change management plans to prepare the business for next generation features in licensing product approval and AI platform
Collaborate with project management and software development teams to support launch and ongoing operational improvements
Ensure IT processes are repeatable, recommend smart approaches to gather requirements and deliver projects while providing business value
Identify and assess potential “forward-thinking” solutions for technical and business feasibility

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementAI SystemsWorkflow OptimizationChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementSoftware DevelopmentRequirements GatheringBusiness AnalysisGlobal PerspectiveCommunication

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 position?

The role requires strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure and thrive on change, detail orientation, global perspective, and experience translating business goals into technology strategies and roadmaps.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The role sits in the Disney Consumer Products (DCP) - Licensing Technology organization within Disney Experiences (DX) and reports to the Manager, Technology, collaborating with global stakeholders, project management, software development, engineering, design, architecture, and quality assurance teams.

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

A strong candidate will have a global perspective, thrive under pressure and on change, possess strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate the ability to design full-cycle product development, translate business goals into tech strategies, and collaborate across teams.