Job Summary:

This is 2.5 year Project Hire role through March 2028.

Senior Product Manager-Licensing Product Approval & AI Systems

About the Role & Team

This role sits in the Disney Consumer Products (DCP) - Licensing Technology organization within Disney Experiences (DX), a division of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC).  The Senior Product Solutions Manager (Project Hire) will report to the Manager, Technology

The Senior Product Solutions Manager will identify workflow improvements, facilitate conversations with our Licensing Financial and Artificial Intelligence Systems’ stakeholders across the global Disney Consumer Products (DCP) Segment and technology partners to align overall business and technical objectives.  This role will drive change management plans to prepare the business for next generation features in licensing financial and AI platform. This person will collaborate with project management and software development teams to support the launch and ongoing operational improvements of our Licensing Financial and Artificial Intelligence Systems.

The successful candidate will have a global perspective, looking across all regions when developing solutions to meet the needs of the organization.  The Senior Product Solutions Manager will ensure IT processes are repeatable, recommending smart approaches to gather requirements and deliver projects while providing business value. The candidate will identify and assess potential “forward-thinking” solutions for both technical and business feasibility. 

You will be able to work well under pressure, thrive on change, and seek opportunities to find solutions for new business opportunities. You will be detail oriented, have strong communication skills as well as be able to operate and interact at many levels in an organization.
 

What You’ll Do

Design and manage the full-cycle development of DCP technology products from ideation to delivery with an understanding of Disney’s Licensed merchandise product lifecycleTranslate finance, revenue accounting or AI model governance goals into a technology product strategy and roadmaps by effectively communicating with global business partnersCollaborate with engineering, design, architecture, and quality assurance partners to ensure development is in line with product strategy and roadmapDefine processes for DCP applications and platforms, system specifications, and working parameters for software use and compatibilityDevelop Proof of Concept prototypes collaborating with engineering, architecture and technical operations Connect with users regularly to have a deep understanding of their needs, pain points, and how they experience your productsDefine and write clear requirements and user stories for the development teamParticipate in and influence technical discussions to solve complex business/system problemsPrioritize the product backlog and make recommendations to business partners and leadership while considering trade-offsEstablish product release plan and set expectations with new feature deliveryPerform analysis across a complex finance environment to assess data accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and answer partner questionsCreate user training documentation and host user training sessions for product adoptionDemonstrate knowledge and mastery of Agile project methodology and change management principles

Required Qualifications & Skills:

5+ years of experience in Product Management, defining and implementing end-to-end product strategies influencing the business4+ years of experience in building consumer-quality technology products from ideation to launch/supportExperience with highly integrated accounting applications, including interfaces to SAP, forecasting, data warehouses, master data management, and product masterDemonstrated ability to define and shape future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems.Expertise in multi-layered technical environments which shape next generation initiativesExperience in creating product roadmaps for new and existing productsExcellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and set expectationsProven leader that nurtures positive relationships with business users and technology engineering partnersAbility to explain complex concepts in a digestible way across business and technology partners at all levelsExperience in Agile/Scrum methodologiesExcellent analytical, trouble shooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detailAbility to lead cross-team projects

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of Licensing and Consumer Products industry with demonstrated domain experience in AI Model Evaluation, Finance and Contract Management Systems including, but not limited to AI development processes and practicesCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certificationSAFe Agilist certifiedDeep understanding of tools such as Jira, Confluence, among othersPeripheral certifications such as CSM, PMP, CBAP, etc.

Education:

Requires BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fieldMBA or other advanced degree preferred

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The hiring range for this position in California is $135,000-$165,000 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.