Experienced Full Stack Director of Product Management, Data Governance – Web & Cloud Application Development

Join the Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Team as a Director of Product Management, Data Governance

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Product Management, Data Governance to lead our high-visibility data governance and privacy strategy and technology solutions across Disney's portfolio of entertainment & sports brands. As a key member of our Product Management team, you will be responsible for guiding the strategy and vision for Disney's incredible global digital products portfolio, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and more.

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. Our team is dedicated to building the future of Disney's media business, reaching and scaling millions of consumers every minute of every day, and innovating groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment, and news.

About the Role

The Director of Product Management, Data Governance will be responsible for defining and executing the vision, mission, and overall strategy for Data Governance products across Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology. This role will lead and grow highly technical product management teams supporting data governance and privacy across the business, drive the strategic direction of data governance and privacy technology across the business, and develop and maintain critical business relationships throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision, mission, and overall strategy for Data Governance products across Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.
• Lead and grow highly technical product management teams supporting data governance and privacy across the business.
• Drive the strategic direction of data governance and privacy technology across the business.
• Develop and maintain critical business relationships throughout the organization, ensuring senior leaders are consistently well-informed about priorities, capabilities, timelines, issues, and releases.
• Guide product managers in best practices for agile SDLC, ensuring all data products are expertly planned, executed, and supported throughout their lifecycles.
• Build strategic relationships with key technology and business partners to ensure program success.
• Partner with Analytics, Data Science, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Engineering teams, Product Design, and other Technical Program Management team members to develop, test, and deliver high-quality products and features.
• Lead and drive teams on all business readiness activities, including product planning, sequencing, testing, user education, rollout, iteration, and support.
• Ensure teams are consistently developing and documenting detailed product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and success measures.
• Lead efforts to identify risks, resolve key blockers, and establish appropriate resolution paths.
• Fill in gaps across roles and functions as needed, performing as an adaptive problem solver.
• Champion a collaborative work environment that cultivates shared understanding, transparency, autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in product management, data engineering, solution architecture, or another relevant technical field.
• 5+ years of management experience leading technical teams.
• Experience working directly with data engineering teams, managing engineering roadmaps, and communicating technical information to senior executives.
• Experience with privacy, consent management, data governance, and data management technology.
• Highly analytical and collaborative qualities with strong technical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment where change is the norm.
• Experience presenting to and working with senior leaders.
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle and Agile development practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business management or a relevant technical field.
• Experience in data or software engineering.
• Experience in executive-level leadership within an enterprise-level organization.
• Experience building privacy and governance technology with a heavy emphasis on data management, consent management, integrations, reporting, etc.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $180,700.00 to $242,300.00 per year, and in Seattle, WA, and New York, NY, is $189,300.00 to $253,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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.

Why Join Our Team?

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment that cultivates shared understanding, transparency, autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning. Our team is dedicated to building the future of Disney's media business, reaching and scaling millions of consumers every minute of every day, and innovating groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment, and news.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic and innovative team, please submit your application through the link below.

Ready for an Easy Start?

This is a low-stress role with great rewards. If you're reliable and willing to learn, we want you. Apply now!