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Senior Manager, Media Applications

Job ID 10114146 Location London, United Kingdom Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Mar. 13, 2025
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEET) brings together the best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams to drive the global operations for the Company’s content engines. DEET manages the P&L, distribution, network, engineering operations, sales, advertising, and key technology functions for Disney’s streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ HotStar, as well as domestic broadcast and cable television networks.

Within DEET, DEET plays a pivotal role in developing products, platforms, and innovations, leveraging technology to drive business performance and enhance consumer engagement. The team focuses on creating scalable systems and products that empower DEET’s operations and bring creative ideas to life. With a global reach and a strong local presence, DEET helps optimize platforms, resources, and technology to create industry-shaping approaches.

The Senior Manager, Media Applications, will be an integral part of the team, collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to manage business products and systems across the Walt Disney Company and its international territories. This role involves driving the strategic direction of media applications, supporting key business objectives, and leading the execution of strategic initiatives within the product team.

What You Will Do

As the Senior Manager, Media Applications, you will play a key role in shaping the future of media applications for DEET. Your primary responsibilities will include working with cross-functional teams to develop the product vision, define objectives, and ensure timely execution of product initiatives.

  • Collaborate with the Product Team to define the product vision and roadmap, aligning with key business KPIs.

  • Lead the team in developing and refining epics, user stories, and tasks to capture business requirements and technical specifications.

  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, ensuring product specifications meet business needs and operational requirements.

  • Manage and drive product changes, working with internal teams and stakeholders to implement effective solutions.

  • Create clear and accurate documentation to facilitate training, knowledge transfer, and project reference.

  • Work closely with vendors to ensure service-level agreements are met and that project milestones are successfully achieved.

  • Oversee the communication of project status and progress to business and technology stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies.

  • Provide leadership to the Product Management team and cross-functional partners to drive business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Prior Experience: Significant experience in Product Management or a related field, including managing complex media systems and platforms.

  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, driving alignment on business goals and objectives.

  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to present complex ideas clearly and effectively.

  • Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate business needs and make strategic decisions that align with organizational goals.

  • Team Leadership: Experience leading and mentoring a team of product managers and cross-functional teams.

  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical and business challenges.

  • Change Management: Ability to lead and manage change in a fast-paced environment while ensuring stakeholder buy-in and engagement.

  • Vendor Management: Experience working with third-party vendors to ensure product and service excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A strong understanding of media and digital workflows.

  • Experience with agile methodologies for software and service delivery.

  • Familiarity with data structures and relationships within media-related software systems.

Additional Information

  • This role may require occasional travel to various international locations for project collaboration and business needs.

  • Flexibility in work hours may be necessary to meet the needs of a global team.

  • You will be part of a dynamic and evolving team that is dedicated to shaping the future of Disney’s media applications and platforms.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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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 The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. 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.

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