Lead, Data Strategy

Job ID 10100980 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / United States / California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Oct. 08, 2024

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Job Summary:

Job Summary:

We’re looking for an individual to join the Data Science, Strategy, and Instrumentation Organization as a Lead of Data Strategy. This role reports into the Sr. Manager of Data Strategy and will be focused on leading all data-driven initiatives related to Disney Advertising’s international expansion. The individual that fills this role will be responsible for creating parity internationally for Disney Advertising’s advanced addressable capabilities. This is a highly collaborative and cross-functional role that will develop, drive, and oversee new strategies/partnerships/technical capabilities to ensure the growth of the business and the overall bottom line. The ideal candidate has spent time as an active developer (Data Science, Data Engineering or Software Engineering), has product/program/project management experience and exceptional communication skills.

Supporting the Disney Advertising organization, the Audience Modeling and Data Science team are subject matter experts in each of the following areas:

Identity
Measurement
Addressability
Programmatic
Data-forward business development

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Develop technical solutions to meet business requirements:

Participate and engage in product-development meetings and translate business requirements to technical action items for data feeds, reporting and product development.
Wireframe and develop code to prototype in-depth technical solutions for net-new business initiatives and translate them to scalable, production solutions.
Architect optimal database/code infrastructure to align with organization standards and ensure management of technical and business dependencies.

Lead prioritization and roadmap for International Data Strategy:

Execute the Data Strategy Roadmap for applicable business units, and work in close collaboration with leadership to develop future initiatives.
Interact with business stakeholders (both internal and external) to understand macro-level organization strategy and priorities and help drive forward technical initiatives according to business needs.

Develop ad-hoc code for QA, pipelining and proof-of-concept work:

Serve as an additional technical resource when necessary, stepping in to perform task-oriented work in SQL or other applicable languages for testing/requirements development.
Assist in the orchestration of processes that egress data to storage repositories and API endpoints.
Build and maintain ad-hoc technical documentation and external materials to support defined business initiatives.
Collaborate with other developers on on rapid prototype MVP (minimum-viable product) solutions for emerging opportunities.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Bachelors+5 years OR Master’s+3 years. Degree should be in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
Experience working in an agile environment helping lead development of requirements, management of workflows and priorities, and generation of feedback to a data team.
Strong experience using SQL to transform and summarize data
Exceptional communication, storytelling and visualization skills
Strong experience in Google Cloud, AWS, or other cloud platforms a must.
A desire to work directly with business stakeholders and understand strategic decision making in a communication-heavy role
Innovative thinker capable of operating both in a strategic capacity (big-picture perspective, asks "why") and a hands-on/execution capacity (detail-oriented, conscientious).
Great organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

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The hiring range for this position is $132,200 - $203,800per 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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At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Advertising Sales, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.

Disney Advertising Sales, 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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