Senior Technical Product Manager (Project Hire) - Digital Lodging

The Walt Disney Company

Jun 22

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Product
Orlando

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of product management experience, with a technical focus.
Demonstrated success in launching and scaling products by recognizing customer needs, creating a vision, building roadmaps, identifying success measurements, and executing excellence with peers.
Strong technical knowledge with experience leading initiatives that span several teams and functional areas.
Proven ability to translate customer and business needs through requirements and user stories.
Proven experience leading teams within an agile, collaborative environment.
Strong communicator with proven ability to bring clarity and direction through written and verbal communication skills.
Data and hypothesis-driven aptitude, with the ability to flex business and technical thinking.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with consumer-facing services.
Experience within hospitality and/or technology industries.
Experienced in Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, and Confluence.
Familiarity with design principles and best practices.
Familiarity with DevOps and test automation principles.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Shape the strategy: Architect the product vision, strategy, and roadmap throughout the entire product delivery process.
Create clarity: Lead requirement-gathering, user story creation, prioritization, and execution with cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent communication with peers and leadership.
Define success: Define and monitor key performance metrics to track product performance while identifying areas for optimization that drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Build relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional collaborators, including product, engineering, design, commercial, and customer support.
Set the priority: Prioritize with our business, product, and engineering partners, managing technical discussions to drive alignment.
Deliver excellence: Coordinate and communicate iterative product releases and updates, ensuring timely delivery and smooth deployment.
Think proactively: Identify potential risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to project timelines or deliverables.
Lead communication: Serve as a passionate advocate for your product(s), internally and externally, while educating stakeholders and customers about product features, benefits, and value propositions.
Look beyond: Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Technical Product Manager on the Digital Lodging team?

The primary focus of the Senior Technical Product Manager on the Digital Lodging team is to lead the delivery of groundbreaking initiatives that will revolutionize how consumers book experiences at Disney's worldwide parks and resorts.

What qualities are important for the ideal candidate for this Senior Technical Product Manager role?

The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive self-starter with a knack for creating and executing a product vision, and possesses a passion for learning. They should thrive on taking ownership, driving action, and contributing to the growth of product organizations.

What is the role of the Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital team in the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

The Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital team is the force behind the technical solutions that power the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. They create and implement digital solutions to enhance the guest experience and streamline processes.

What are some key responsibilities of the Senior Technical Product Manager on the Digital Lodging team?

Some key responsibilities of the Senior Technical Product Manager on the Digital Lodging team include leading the delivery of groundbreaking initiatives, creating and executing a product vision, and contributing to the growth of the product organization.

The Walt Disney Company

Entertainment & Media

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started! The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of… What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!