Senior Manager, Media Systems Engineering

Job ID 10100207 Location New York, New York, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Nov. 13, 2024

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Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology’s mission (DEE Tech) is to delight consumers worldwide with the news, entertainment, and sports content they want most, with more choice, personalization, and convenience than ever before.

Comprised of Disney’s international media businesses and the Company’s streaming and linear services, the DEE Tech Engineering Services segment aligns technology, content, and distribution platforms to expand the Company’s global footprint to deliver world-class, personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

DEE Tech is responsible for The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer businesses globally, including the ESPN+ sports streaming service, programmed in conjunction with ESPN; Disney+, Other streaming platforms such as Star+, and Hulu streaming service; global advertising sales and ad technology for all of Disney’s media properties, including ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX Networks, National Geographic, and the Disney Channels.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Drive global storage technology to build resiliency and increase demands for higher video quality and quantity.
Operationalize XB of storage globally and 24 x 7 operations.
Manage a mixed team of full-time and contracted engineers of all skill and experience levels.
Evaluate new technology in storage services (on-prem and public cloud)
Drive the design and implementation of both short-term projects and long-term infrastructure initiatives.
Oversee the efficient operations of mission-critical private cloud services, emphasizing reliability, security, and performance.
Work with the team to iteratively improve development practices and processes.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of On-Prem storage architecture and Cloud storage services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of storage infrastructure such as Block, File, Object, and Tape Storage.
Working with the security team to ensure technical and process alignment on securing the private cloud infrastructure.
Participating in broader strategic initiatives such as Data Protection, Big data, and unstructured data.
Managing the process of continuous improvement and scaling out of the solution to multiple geographies and use cases
Consulting with other business departments regarding the life cycle management of digital assets.
Having a passion for mentoring, developing, and growing team members.
Communicating at an executive level.

Preferred

Experience with Enterprise architecture, 24 x 7 operations and multi-regions
Experienced in data-driven decisions to align with business objectives.
Product/Project management capabilities to prioritize development demands.
Experience working within Agile Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Knowledge of process management, process streamlining, and process organization tools, as well as a fundamental understanding of ITIL best practices

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA and Bristol, CT is $152,200 to $204,100 per year and in New York, NY is $159,500 to $213,900per 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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