Technical Project Manager II

Job ID 10102325 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Oct. 14, 2024

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Job Summary:

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.

Job Summary:

As a Technical Project Manager you’ll be responsible for partnering with Program and Engineering managers who are developing the video experiences for the Disney Streaming platform. You’ll also function as the interface between Product and other Engineering teams, participating in coordination, alignment, road mapping, and the overall seamless delivery of best-in-class consumer applications. You will help ensure our teams are aligned with the product roadmap and deliver best-in-class consumer applications for all of our products.

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.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Responsible for developing a roadmap for the team and keeping it in line with the priorities defined by product
Execute on several projects concurrently, with a remote & distributed Engineering team, while balancing competing priorities
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

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications

3+ years experience as a Project Manager managing large scale projects
Have technical literacy in order to be able to follow technical discussions and absorb technical documentation
Proficient 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 Santa Monica, CA is $104,600.00 to $140,200.00 per year and in Seattle, WA is $107,400.00 to $143,900.00 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.

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About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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