Director, Product Management
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10141048 Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Feb. 05, 2026Job Summary:
The Disney Consumer Products (DCP) Technology team drives the technology and digital transformation for Disney’s Global Product Creation, Licensing, Publishing, and Direct-to-Consumer Retail businesses. Our mission is to deliver exceptional experiences for our Guests while empowering global cast members to collaborate seamlessly with business partners—creating deals, managing revenue, designing and distributing art, and developing products for Disney’s $60B+ licensed retail business.
As Director of Product Management, you will define and lead the technology vision for Disney Consumer Products’ Global Product Creation (GPC) and Publishing portfolio. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight, driving innovation that powers creativity and operational excellence across a global ecosystem. Your work will enable creators, partners, and teams worldwide to bring magical experiences to life for millions of fans.
The Director, Product Management will report to the VP, Technology - Disney Consumer Products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute Product & technology strategy for GPC and Publishing aligned with business goals.
- Partner with senior executives to prioritize investments and influence decisions using data-driven insights.
- Oversee architecture and delivery of platforms for licensee access, digital asset management, product lifecycle, and title lifecycle management.
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices: cloud-native development, CI/CD, automated testing, observability.
- Own end-to-end software delivery lifecycle across frontend and backend services.
- Champion agile and DevOps practices to accelerate delivery and improve reliability.
- Drive AI-powered innovation in product, solution design and development.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and Disney security standards; embed privacy-by-design and secure SDLC.
- Mentor engineering and product leaders; build talent pipelines and foster an inclusive, creative culture.
- Represent Disney Experience Technology as a visible leader and advocate, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 12 + years in Product Management Or Technology roles, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
- Proven success leading large-scale Product & Engineering teams delivering enterprise-grade solutions.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience driving technology transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Solid understanding of agile methodologies, DevOps, and secure SDLC.
- Strong business acumen and ability to influence executive stakeholders.
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms, digital asset management, and global product lifecycle systems.
- Experience in consumer products, licensing, or B2B software technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
The base salary for this position in CA is $207,400 - $278,100 per year. 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.
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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