Manager, Product Management

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.

We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest and Cast experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, PhotoPass and Merchandise lines of business.

What you will do:

This role serves as a key leader on the product team supporting the technology to deliver end-to-end experiences shoreside and onboard through the Disney Cruise Navigator mobile app and website. This team sits within the Technology & Digital segment of the Disney Cruise Line business located in Celebration, Florida. Reporting to a Senior Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead a team of Product Managers to define and meet the needs of guests and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary business contact for cross-functional partners within the Disney Cruise Line business. Collaborate with other Disney Experiences Tech & Digital teams to ensure alignment with product standards.
• Stay informed of the latest technology trends and identify strategic opportunities to utilize innovation in solving business challenges.
• Lead and drive the product development roadmap through a data-driven, iterative approach, leveraging A/B testing and other experimentation methodologies to optimize product features and enhance the guest experience.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 8+ years combined business and digital experience with 2+ years leadership experience.
• Lead teams with clear vision and accountability.
• Oversaw small to medium digital and tech projects, refining estimates, scope, and plans.
• Skilled in technical, user, and business issues in a tech & digital setting.
• Identified industry trends and their business impact.
• Worked collaboratively within large matrixed organizations.
• Effective collaborator at all levels with proven results.
• Experienced in coaching, mentoring, and conflict management.
• Proficient in Agile software development methodology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evaluate emerging technology solutions and companies for suitability and viability.
• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset, proactive thinking, and ability to excel in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Understand markets, products, and competitive landscape; predict trends and translate technologies into business value.
• Have strong analytical and financial skills.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Walt Disney Attractions Technology 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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