Lead Product Manager

Overview In this role you will lead the end-to-end product lifecycle within Disney Data Products & Platforms governance, shaping strategy and roadmaps for data trust at scale. You’ll align engineering, data science, marketing, and business stakeholders to deliver cross-system solutions that improve performance, reliability, and user value. You’ll define governance-focused product initiatives, drive innovation in data tooling, and communicate impact through compelling presentations. This position combines technical depth with business accountability in a globally recognized brand. Compensation / Benefitsbonus and/or long-term incentive unitsmedical benefitsfinancial benefitsopportunities across locationsfull range of benefits depending on levelremote/hybrid options if applicable ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end product lifecycle for a defined area with clear vision, goals, and measurable outcomesDefine and maintain product strategy, roadmap, requirements, and success metricsDrive cross-functional alignment across engineering, data science, marketing, and business stakeholdersLead solution definition and delivery for complex features or workflows, balancing feasibility and valueOversee product integrations, architectural considerations, and system dependenciesGuide development of cross-platform applications and system-to-system experiencesUse research, experimentation, and KPI analysis to inform prioritizationIdentify systemic issues and drive performance, reliability, and usability improvementsCreate personas, customer journeys, and value frameworks; analyze product metricsCollaborate with engineering on technical strategy, testing, and implementation plansChampion innovative digital technologies to unlock new customer valueBuild depth in product domains, technology areas, and customer segmentsLead governance strategy, compliance and tools, driving innovation in product developmentContribute to estimation and planning of complex, scalable projects, including budgetsStay informed about emerging technologies to inform recommendationsCreate and deliver high-quality presentations for diverse audiences to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives Key requirementsMinimum 7 years of related work experienceExperience with Scrum and Agile methodologiesFamiliar with Data Catalogs, Metadata Management, Access Management tools (e.g., Sailpoint), and Data Anomaly tools (e.g., Datadog)Skilled in leading a product area end-to-end (strategy, roadmap, outcomes)Strong ability to evaluate trade-offs across user value, technical constraints, and business impactExperience driving complex features, integrations, or cross-system solutionsEstablished depth in a domain or technology area that informs product directionStrong communication skills to influence stakeholdersCross-functional collaborationAnalytical thinking and problem solvingPublic Cloud Technologies like AWSUnderstanding of data pipeline challenges and solutionsUnderstanding of Agile technical practices (CI/CD, TDD)