Sr. Product Manager II, AI/ML Data Platforms

Job ID 10105823 Location Santa Monica, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Nov. 20, 2024

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Job Summary:

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.

The Ad Platform Data Intelligence team is at the forefront of transforming Disney's rich advertising data into actionable intelligence. We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development of AI and ML-powered data products that drive business impact and elevate the ad platform’s capabilities. Your mission will be to define, build, and execute a strategy that turns Disney's data into a competitive advantage. From predictive analytics to automated insights and data integrity solutions, you will shape the future of our data intelligence. This role offers the opportunity to drive high-impact projects that empower teams across Disney to maximize the value of advertising data. If you’re excited to apply AI to solve complex data challenges and help shape the future of Disney’s ad tech, we’d love to connect.

Key Responsibilities

Be a product leader for our Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based data products by deeply understanding the business needs and developing a product vision and strategy.
Collaborate with other product managers and engineering teams to drive innovation in platform services including targeting, measurements, operational data store and business intelligence.
Partner with senior leadership and engineering to align on a product strategy for building solutions that meet business and customer needs.
Develop a product roadmap focused on enhancing analytics, automating insights, and applying AI for predictive and anomaly detection capabilities.
Foster a metrics-driven environment to encourage experimentation and set high standards for measuring product success, with an eye toward long-term growth and innovation.
Keep up with advancements in AI/ML, conducting comprehensive buy vs. build analyses to enhance our data product portfolio strategically.
Facilitate continuous feedback loops with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to ensure products address key challenges and deliver maximum impact.
Manage product lifecycle, emphasizing user adoption, engagement, and thoughtful product evolution to drive sustained success.
Passionate about the future of AI/ML and loves consuming the latest research and trends.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in a technical product management role
3+ years of experience with AI/Machine learning for building large-scale data products
Proven success managing a product portfolio and driving strategic vision and execution across data-centric AI initiatives.
Strong technical and domain expertise, with a customer-focused mindset and a passion for optimizing end-to-end product experiences.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: predictive analytics, model development
Ability to balance immediate priorities with a clear, long-term vision while managing a portfolio of high-impact data products.
Skilled at combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis to define success and make strategic decisions in complex, dynamic environments.
Innate curiosity and drive to stay informed about AI advancements, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to set clear expectations and align cross-functional teams effectively.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, or equivalent Product Management experience

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, California is $138,900.00 to $186,200.00 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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