Sr Technical Program Manager

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.

A few reasons why we think you’d 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.

Business Operations is the glue of DE&E Technology, with a relentless focus on connecting all the pieces of the business. All the components that make up the organization – engineering, product, design, operations, support and more – come together and move the business forward with oversight, effective prioritization, and guidance. This team synthesizes information from across the business to ensure leaders are armed with all the necessary data before making strategic and financial decisions. From forecasting, funding, tracking, and reporting on projects, to ways of working, and resource management, Business Operations has visibility and input into all aspects of the team.Business Operations is responsible for global program and project management, capital and portfolio management, resource prioritization, tracking and communication of performance, administrative services, AOP & LRP Planning, Space Management, and other key functions critical to the operation of DE&E Technology division. This position is part of the Global Program Management team which manages the execution of DE&E Technology programs, including scope, delivery schedules and budgets in addition to identifying dependencies, managing risks and quantifying business impact. This role collaborates with Product, Engineering and QA to understand and rationalize strategic roadmaps while providing easy to understand, transparent reporting to leadership during delivery.

Disney ESPN and Entertainment Technology (DE&ET) is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to join our Technical Program Management team. You’ll be responsible for managing the software engineering team(s) developing the Android app for Disney+, particularly focused on the Content Discovery powering user engagement. You’ll also function as the primary contact for Product, Design, QA and other partner teams. You will help ensure our teams are aligned with the product roadmap and deliver best-in-class consumer applications for all of our products.

Responsibilities

• You are obsessed with the delivery of quality software, regardless of the challenges

• You promote team synergy among project team members, and foster transparent communication

• You build strong relationships with partnered engineering teams

• You display initiative and take a proactive approach at finding ways to remove barriers to move a project forward

• You are able to stay focused under pressure, prioritizing multiple work streams in a deadline driven environment

• You are constantly seeking ways to improve at every iteration, making suggestions for improvement

• You are an excellent communicator, capable of managing stakeholders in multiple disciplines across several global offices

• You are willing to support your fellow colleagues to successfully complete projects on time.

• Drive execution and delivery of multiple high-profile product or software development projects from start to finish and/or of managing the work of one to two midsize to large engineering teams and/or delivery of technical programs from start to finish

• Responsible for developing a roadmap for the team and keeping it in line with the priorities defined by product

• Facilitate and solidify project processes by creating, managing, and updating documentation

• Keep stakeholders informed of day-to-day project statuses, updates, and risks

• Cultivate relationships across engineering and technical teams while serving directly as the end-to-end liaison

• Identify solution paths for competing requirements while managing stakeholder preferences

• Demonstrate product knowledge, and facilitate the development of requirements in consideration of known technical capabilities and limitations

• Work with backend and service teams to establish the needs of your team, continually communicate risks to all stakeholders, and facilitate discussions to help remove blockers

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Project Manager managing lar

• Strong understanding of technical architecture and workflow for system/domain of the team(s) and identify potential impacts to components of those systems based on requirements.

• Experience running a consumer application development project through the entire SDLC

• Knowledge of project management processes including Agile, Kanban, Waterfall

• Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams

• BA/BS or equivalent experience required

The hiring range for this position in New York City is $129,900 -$174,100 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.