The Walt Disney Company
Lead Technical Program Manager - Project Hire
The Walt Disney Company, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Lead Technical Program Manager - Project Hire
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Job ID
10134172
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Business
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted Oct. 15, 2025 Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology: 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. The Business Operations team helps guide and articulate technology strategy and research and is responsible for driving the day-to-day operation of the Product & Technology organization, including: project and portfolio management and tracking; organization-level capital, space, and resource management and allocation; process management; technical incident management; and our administrative and workplace experience support team.
This is a
Lead Technical Program Manager
(TPM) position within the DEET Business Operations - Shared Services organization. The Lead TPM will play a leadership role in the delivery and enhancements of business tools including highly integrated COTS systems; these systems range from Atlassian tooling to SAP to internally developed products. These high-visibility systems are serving business clients that have been shuffled and merged repeatedly - the deployments are complicated and inconsistently documented. The nature of these programs involves stakeholders ranging from business SVPs to engineers and everyone in between - each must be effectively engaged and communicated with. Our ideal candidate is intuitive, autonomous, has a high degree of technical literacy and a desire to know more. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable quickly switching roles from detective to executive communicator to engineering advocate. Basic Qualifications : 7+ years of relevant work experience Bachelor’s degree Detail oriented and excellent communication skills; ability to follow technical discussions and absorb technical documentation; ability to develop fundamental technical understanding of the project deliverables Demonstrated tenacity and comfortable with ambiguity; able to drive consensus between cross-functional stakeholder groups Experience playing a leadership role in highly integrated COTS implementation experience Experience managing senior-level client relationships and effectively and efficiently communicating program vision and status in monthly business reviews Experience working with distributed teams and/or distributed organizations Deep understanding of SDLC; working understanding of cloud-based development and a desire to know more Preferred Qualifications Degree in STEM and / or experience as a software engineer Exposure to modern DevOps and SRE practices around CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Availability, etc Tools expertise including AirTable, Atlassian Suite, Google Suite, and Slack or similar
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica is $155,700 - $208,700 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. About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love. Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. 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 Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology . Disney Streaming 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. Principal Strategic Operations Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Senior Strategic Operations Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences.
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Lead Technical Program Manager - Project Hire Apply Now Apply Later
Job ID
10134172
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Business
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted Oct. 15, 2025 Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology: 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. The Business Operations team helps guide and articulate technology strategy and research and is responsible for driving the day-to-day operation of the Product & Technology organization, including: project and portfolio management and tracking; organization-level capital, space, and resource management and allocation; process management; technical incident management; and our administrative and workplace experience support team.
This is a
Lead Technical Program Manager
(TPM) position within the DEET Business Operations - Shared Services organization. The Lead TPM will play a leadership role in the delivery and enhancements of business tools including highly integrated COTS systems; these systems range from Atlassian tooling to SAP to internally developed products. These high-visibility systems are serving business clients that have been shuffled and merged repeatedly - the deployments are complicated and inconsistently documented. The nature of these programs involves stakeholders ranging from business SVPs to engineers and everyone in between - each must be effectively engaged and communicated with. Our ideal candidate is intuitive, autonomous, has a high degree of technical literacy and a desire to know more. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable quickly switching roles from detective to executive communicator to engineering advocate. Basic Qualifications : 7+ years of relevant work experience Bachelor’s degree Detail oriented and excellent communication skills; ability to follow technical discussions and absorb technical documentation; ability to develop fundamental technical understanding of the project deliverables Demonstrated tenacity and comfortable with ambiguity; able to drive consensus between cross-functional stakeholder groups Experience playing a leadership role in highly integrated COTS implementation experience Experience managing senior-level client relationships and effectively and efficiently communicating program vision and status in monthly business reviews Experience working with distributed teams and/or distributed organizations Deep understanding of SDLC; working understanding of cloud-based development and a desire to know more Preferred Qualifications Degree in STEM and / or experience as a software engineer Exposure to modern DevOps and SRE practices around CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Availability, etc Tools expertise including AirTable, Atlassian Suite, Google Suite, and Slack or similar
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica is $155,700 - $208,700 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. About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love. Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. 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 Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology . Disney Streaming 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. Principal Strategic Operations Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Senior Strategic Operations Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences.
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