The Walt Disney Company
Sr Product Manager II Apply Now Apply Later
Job ID
10123955
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States
Business
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted Aug. 05, 2025 Job Summary:
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 Disney 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 Disney What You’ll Be Doing We are seeking a Senior Product Manager II to drive strategy, roadmap, and execution for Data Governance domain, focusing on Privacy, Consent Management, and Global Data Compliance. This role sits at the intersection of data platform engineering, legal/privacy compliance, and user trust, and plays a vital part in building scalable, secure, and compliant data capabilities. This strategic leadership position is focused on driving governance solutions, ensuring compliance, and delivering value to customers. This role requires a blend of deep product sense, technical expertise, and strong cross-functional collaboration. You’ll drive the development of products and platform services that enable our enterprise to meet evolving privacy regulations (like GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA) while also delivering seamless experiences for customers. Key Responsibilities: Define and lead the strategic roadmap for Data Governance with an emphasis on privacy, consent, and regulatory compliance.
Translate complex global privacy regulations into scalable, user-friendly platform capabilities (e.g., consent capture, data subject request workflows, privacy preference centers).
Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends in customer expectations in data privacy and governance as well as related vendor tools and products.
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data governance features—from ideation through launch and ongoing adoption.
Ensure solutions meet both internal operational needs and external customer-facing requirements, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and performance.
Build robust platform services and third-party product integration capabilities that support global privacy operations at scale.
Champion a privacy-first architecture across data collection, ingestion, classification, usage, and retention workflows.
Partner with engineering to drive automation and workflow optimization around DSARs, retention policies, and data lineage.
Define and track KPIs to measure the success and impact of privacy and governance products (e.g., consent opt-in rates, DSAR resolution time, audit readiness).
Use data to continuously inform prioritization and product decision-making.
Work closely with stakeholders across Legal, Privacy, Security, Engineering, Technical Support and others to align data governance, privacy and compliance features with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to ensure scalable implementation of privacy and compliance tools.
Mentor and coach junior product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information systems, Computer Science or a related field
7+ years of related product-focused work experience in an enterprise software development environment focused on one or more of the following: Data Governance, Privacy Rights Management, Data Management, Big Data & Analytics, Data Warehouse, or Data Quality
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Consent and privacy management solutions, inventory and catalog solutions for data assets, metadata management solutions, access management solutions, and/or data lifecycle management solutions
Experience with regulatory and legal implications for integrated data platforms. e.g., CCPA, GDPR, COPPA, VPPA across complex data architectures
Proven ability to develop product strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams and influencing conversations to drive positive outcomes for the product and the business
Communicates difficult concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Demonstrable analytical & problem-solving skills with ability to balance various priorities
Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in a related field, and/or applicable certification/s
Hands-on experience in configuring, managing or integrating with OneTrust, TrustArc, Alation, Collibra, Immuta, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Purview, SQL or similar tools
Knowledge of data security approaches and requirements considerations
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The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 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. Lead iOS Engineer Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, 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, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. 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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Job ID
10123955
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States
Business
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted Aug. 05, 2025 Job Summary:
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 Disney 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 Disney What You’ll Be Doing We are seeking a Senior Product Manager II to drive strategy, roadmap, and execution for Data Governance domain, focusing on Privacy, Consent Management, and Global Data Compliance. This role sits at the intersection of data platform engineering, legal/privacy compliance, and user trust, and plays a vital part in building scalable, secure, and compliant data capabilities. This strategic leadership position is focused on driving governance solutions, ensuring compliance, and delivering value to customers. This role requires a blend of deep product sense, technical expertise, and strong cross-functional collaboration. You’ll drive the development of products and platform services that enable our enterprise to meet evolving privacy regulations (like GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA) while also delivering seamless experiences for customers. Key Responsibilities: Define and lead the strategic roadmap for Data Governance with an emphasis on privacy, consent, and regulatory compliance.
Translate complex global privacy regulations into scalable, user-friendly platform capabilities (e.g., consent capture, data subject request workflows, privacy preference centers).
Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends in customer expectations in data privacy and governance as well as related vendor tools and products.
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data governance features—from ideation through launch and ongoing adoption.
Ensure solutions meet both internal operational needs and external customer-facing requirements, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and performance.
Build robust platform services and third-party product integration capabilities that support global privacy operations at scale.
Champion a privacy-first architecture across data collection, ingestion, classification, usage, and retention workflows.
Partner with engineering to drive automation and workflow optimization around DSARs, retention policies, and data lineage.
Define and track KPIs to measure the success and impact of privacy and governance products (e.g., consent opt-in rates, DSAR resolution time, audit readiness).
Use data to continuously inform prioritization and product decision-making.
Work closely with stakeholders across Legal, Privacy, Security, Engineering, Technical Support and others to align data governance, privacy and compliance features with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to ensure scalable implementation of privacy and compliance tools.
Mentor and coach junior product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information systems, Computer Science or a related field
7+ years of related product-focused work experience in an enterprise software development environment focused on one or more of the following: Data Governance, Privacy Rights Management, Data Management, Big Data & Analytics, Data Warehouse, or Data Quality
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Consent and privacy management solutions, inventory and catalog solutions for data assets, metadata management solutions, access management solutions, and/or data lifecycle management solutions
Experience with regulatory and legal implications for integrated data platforms. e.g., CCPA, GDPR, COPPA, VPPA across complex data architectures
Proven ability to develop product strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams and influencing conversations to drive positive outcomes for the product and the business
Communicates difficult concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Demonstrable analytical & problem-solving skills with ability to balance various priorities
Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in a related field, and/or applicable certification/s
Hands-on experience in configuring, managing or integrating with OneTrust, TrustArc, Alation, Collibra, Immuta, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Purview, SQL or similar tools
Knowledge of data security approaches and requirements considerations
#DISNEYTECH
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 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. Lead iOS Engineer Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, 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, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. 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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