Director, Product Management - Reporting Solutions

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here :

Building the future of Disney’s media : Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact : More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. Innovation : We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Commerce, Data & Identity provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney’s media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company.

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Data Product Management for Reporting Solutions. This role will lead a team of product managers and data analysts dedicated to creating innovative tools that enable self-serve reporting, analytics, and data access across Disney’s vast data ecosystem. The reporting solutions team also builds bespoke dashboards for business executives and technology leaders, and helps interpret data and generate insights. The Director will play a crucial role in supporting Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming businesses including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and more. This role reports to the VP, Data Product Management, Governance, & Operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of product managers and data analysts to deliver high-quality reporting solutions.

Develop and execute a strategic vision for self-serve reporting and analytics tools, to improve data accessibility, intelligibility, and usability.

Collaborate with business executives and technology leaders to understand their reporting and analytics needs and translate them into actionable product requirements.

Drive the development and enhancement of reporting tools that support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of all reports and data products delivered by the team.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the team.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure successful delivery of reporting solutions.

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data product management and reporting solutions.

Required Qualifications

12+ years of relevant work experience

Proven experience in data product management, with a focus on reporting solutions.

Extensive experience with analytics and reporting tools (Adobe Analytics, Amplitude, Tableau, Looker, Micro Strategy, etc.) in an enterprise environment

Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.

Technical Proficiency : Strong understanding of data visualization tools, reporting platforms, and data analytics.

Leadership : Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Collaboration : Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for reporting solutions.

Problem-Solving : Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.

Project Management : Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $207,400 to $278,100, Seattle, WA / New York, NY is $217,300 to $291,500 per year and in San Francisco, CA is $227,200 to $304,700 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.

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