Job Posting Title:

Sr Technical Program Mgr

Req ID:

10115682

Job Description:

Job Description - Senior Technical Program Manager, Living Room Devices Engineering

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to join our Global Program Management team. The candidate will be responsible for managing software engineering teams on our Browser-Based Devices Platform, servicing apps across a multitude of devices. This candidate will also function as the primary contact for Product and other Engineering teams and will help ensure our teams are aligned with the product roadmap to deliver best-in-class consumer applications for all of our products.

You are obsessed with the delivery of quality software, regardless of the challengesYou promote team collaboration among project team members, and foster transparent communicationYou build strong relationships with engineering team partnersYou display initiative and take a proactive approach at finding ways to remove barriers to move a project forwardYou are able to stay focused under pressure, prioritizing multiple work streams in a deadline-driven environmentYou are constantly seeking ways to improve and making suggestions for improvementYou are an excellent communicator, capable of managing stakeholders in multiple disciplines across several global officesYou are willing to support your fellow colleagues to successfully complete projects on time

Responsibilities

Drive execution and delivery of multiple high-profile software development projects from start to finish and/or manage the work of one to two midsize to large engineering teams and/or delivery of technical programs from start to finishDevelop a roadmap for the team and keep it in line with the priorities defined by productFacilitate and solidify project processes by creating, managing, and updating documentationKeep stakeholders informed of project statuses, updates, and risksCultivate relationships across engineering and technical teams while serving directly as the end-to-end liaisonIdentify solution paths for competing requirements while managing stakeholder preferencesDemonstrate product knowledge and facilitate the development of requirements with consideration towards known technical capabilities and limitationsWork with service teams to establish dependencies, communicate risks to all stakeholders, and facilitate discussions to help remove blockers

Qualifications

5+ years experience as a Project Manager managing large-scale projectsExperience working with teams of software developers who adopt modern DevOps practicesStrong understanding of technical architecture and workflow for system/domain of the team(s) and demonstrated ability to identify potential impacts to components of those systems based upon requirementsExperience running a consumer application development project through the entire SDLCKnowledge of project management processes including Agile, Kanban, and WaterfallStrong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teamsBA/BS or equivalent experience required

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is responsible for developing and operating The Walt Disney Company's direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including the ESPN+ premium sports streaming service; Disney+, the dedicated streaming home for entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and BAMTECH Media, a global leader in direct-to-consumer video streaming products and solutions. Our core mission is to deliver global audiences the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location. We serve consumers by bringing the world's most beloved characters, timeless stories, legendary athletes, and epic sporting events to global audiences through best-in-class direct-to-consumer video services. We strive daily to imaginatively challenge convention with innovative technology that gives consumers the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $126,400 to $169,500 per year, Seattle Washington $132,500 to $177,600 per year, New York, New York $132,500 to $177,600, and in San Francisco California is $138,500 to $185,600 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Business Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

BO - Global Program Management

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project Management Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - CA - Market St, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave

Date Posted:

2025-03-13