Experienced Manager, Product Management - Disney Cruise Line Navigator App & Website Development

Unlock the Magic with Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital

At Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital, our mission is to "Power the Magic!" by creating world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands. We're responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest and Cast experience across various lines of business, including Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, PhotoPass, and Merchandise.

We're now seeking an experienced Manager, Product Management to join our team, leading the product management efforts for the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app and website. As a key leader on our product team, you'll play a vital role in shaping the Guest journey and driving business success through technology and data-driven strategies.

About the Role

Reporting to a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of product managers and be responsible for defining product strategies, creating outcome-based roadmaps, and developing requirements. You'll work closely with external vendor teams, business and technology leadership, and cross-functional teams to drive commercial strategies and deliver successful products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of product managers in defining product strategies, creating outcome-based roadmaps, and developing requirements.
• Manage external vendor teams to deliver products, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Provide regular product and scorecard updates to business and technology leadership.
• Negotiate through blockers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish commercial strategies using technology and data.
• Serve as part of a squad on larger projects, assisting with their successful completion.
• Coach, mentor, and educate team members, handling conflict management and negotiations as needed.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• 8+ years of combined business and digital experience, with 2+ years of experience leading product development life-cycles.
• Experience leading small to medium digital and technology projects, including evaluating and improving estimates, scope, and plans.
• A strong understanding of technical, user, and business issues in a digital organization.
• The ability to identify and articulate the impact of the latest industry trends.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across large matrixed organizations.
• Experience with Agile software development methodology.
• A Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

To take your application to the next level, you'll ideally have:

• Experience evaluating emerging technology solutions and companies for fit and viability against use cases.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to thrive in an often ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, with the ability to cultivate and maintain these relationships.
• Working knowledge of markets, products, and competitive landscape, with the ability to predict and explain current and future trends.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to translate technologies into business value.

Career Growth & Learning Benefits

As a Manager, Product Management at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital, you'll have opportunities to grow your career and develop new skills. You'll work on high-impact projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and be exposed to the latest industry trends and technologies.

Our company culture values innovation, creativity, and continuous learning, providing you with a stimulating environment to grow professionally.

Work Environment & Company Culture

We're a remote-friendly team, with the flexibility to work from anywhere. Our company culture is built on a foundation of innovation, creativity, and collaboration, with a focus on delivering exceptional Guest experiences.

As a Disney team member, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, perks, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for career growth and development. As a Disney team member, you'll also enjoy a range of perks, including access to Disney theme parks and resorts, merchandise discounts, and more.

Join Our Team!

If you're a motivated and experienced product management professional looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now! As a Manager, Product Management at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital, you'll play a key role in shaping the Guest journey and driving business success through technology and data-driven strategies.

We're excited to review your application and discuss this opportunity further.