Sr Associate, Product & Technology Strategy at The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, Sports, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Strategy / Management Consulting roles within top-tier Technology, Media, and/or Professional Services companies
BS/BA or equivalent experience required
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills; capable of framing ambiguous quantitative / qualitative problems, and conducting complex analyses independently
A deep understanding of industry dynamics in technology and media; proficiency in the latest trends and their implications
Proactive “self-starter” with a passion for driving outcomes and a bias for action
Team-oriented culture carrier with a proclivity towards cross-functional collaboration and mentorship
Highly detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Embrace of dynamic, fast-paced, and matrixed organizations with significant executive visibility; comfortable influencing in the absence of direct control
Strong written, presentation and oral communication skills; capable of developing high-level presentations for senior executive audiences

Responsibilities

Strategy Projects: Drive special initiatives for Product & Technology, and partner with Corporate, Direct-to-Consumer, and ESPN Strategy teams to accelerate Disney-wide priorities. Projects will require you to analyze user needs, assess emerging trends, develop a long-term product vision, influence roadmap prioritization, surface M&A opportunities, and/or guide organizational design
Long-range and Annual Planning: Serve as a primary Product & Technology point-of-contact for corporate planning. This includes articulating the strategic vision for the org, partnering with Product & Engineering leaders to define organizational commitments, and collaborating with Finance to size investments and corresponding ROIs
Executive Reporting: Provide regular Product & Technology updates to Disney’s top executives and stakeholders, in partnership with Corporate Communications and Investor Relations. This includes roadmap reviews, performance updates, and investor narrative discussions with Disney’s most senior leaders up to, and including, the CEO and Board of Directors
Market & Competitive Intelligence: Build a “center of excellence” for assessing market developments that impact the Product & Technology roadmap. This includes conducting in-depth market research, unpacking industry trends, monitoring competitor strategies, and providing actionable insights to inform product strategy
Operational Alignment: Drive alignment between strategic objectives and operational activities. Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and Operations to harmonize multi-year strategies with near-term goals, roadmap priorities, and operating models

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic AnalysisProduct StrategyUser-Centric DesignRoadmap PrioritizationM&A AnalysisOrganizational DesignLong-range PlanningROI AnalysisExecutive ReportingCreative StorytellingOperational Rigor

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Senior Associate role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience in Strategy or Management Consulting roles within top-tier Technology, Media, and/or Professional Services companies, along with a BS/BA or equivalent experience.

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

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The role is part of the Strategy & Operations team within Disney Entertainment and ESPN - Product & Technology, reporting directly to the Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), and involves partnering with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, Corporate, Direct-to-Consumer, and ESPN Strategy teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this strategy role at Disney?

A strong candidate will have 5+ years in top-tier strategy consulting in tech/media, strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, and experience guiding executive agendas through strategic analysis, planning, and execution.