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Sr. Manager, Market & Consumer Insights Job at Disney Experiences in Los Angeles

Disney Experiences, Los Angeles County, CA, United States


Sr. Manager, Market & Consumer Insights – Gaming Overview At The Walt Disney Company, magic is made by people who dream—and do. We’re searching for a versatile, strategic, and data-driven Sr. Manager, Market & Consumer Insights – Gaming to help shape the future of Disney Games. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Insights, you’ll play a pivotal role driving strategic decision-making for all four TWDC brands (Disney Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios), working at the intersection of data, consumer behavior, and next-generation gaming experiences. This is not just a research role—it's a chance to lead high-impact projects, influence what games we make and who we partner with, and ensure our insights fuel the next wave of Disney’s iconic entertainment. If you’re as passionate about games and data as you are about storytelling, and have a knack for turning complex information into actionable strategy, you might be the magic we’re looking for. What You’ll Do Strategic Leadership & AnalysisLead and deliver large-scale, global market and consumer insights initiatives for Disney Games, including foundational studies (e.g., character studies, industry forecasting, and trend deep-dives). Partner with GMs and senior business leaders to inform incubation, AOP, LTP, performance benchmarking, and PR statements. Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into executive-level deliverables, driving clarity and action. Data Science & AutomationBuild and improve automated, scalable data solutions (data lakes, dashboards, reporting). Identify and fill data gaps, recommend new data sources, and leverage AI/technology to boost insights and efficiency. Vendor & Budget ManagementManage relationships with multiple external research/data vendors, maximizing ROI on an $800k+ annual insights budget. Oversee RFPs, contracts, and project delivery to ensure best-in-class research partnerships. Cross-Functional InfluenceLiaise and support other general research teams across TWDC, helping bolster entertainment with a Gaming native POV. Elevate how Disney leverages data, technology, and insights to unlock growth in gaming and the broader organization. Required Qualifications and Skills: Experience:8 years in consumer insights, strategy, or market research roles, ideally including time at a top consulting firm and/or within gaming, entertainment, or technology.Demonstrated experience leading both quant and qual research at a global and regional scale, with hands-on data science/automation skills. Technical & Strategic Skills:Deep competency in data analysis, modeling, and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, etc.). Ability to visualize data and insights, and tell an executive-level story with clear and actionable recommendations Proven ability to build business cases, influence C-level audiences, and frame insights for executive action. Passion, curiosity, and subject matter depth in gaming, consumer trends, and the evolving entertainment landscape. Leadership & Collaboration:Track record of managing complex projects. Outstanding communication, collaboration, and senior stakeholder management skills. Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Market Research, Consumer Science, Economics, or a relevant field required. Preferred Education: Advanced degree (PhD, Master’s) in a quantitative discipline or comparable research/analytical training preferred. Time in PhD can be considered as part of the 8 years depending on nature of degree, program, and results Additional Information: It is recommended to include or to prepare a portfolio of visualized data with case studies, market insights, and experience, etc. Please ensure any confidential or proprietary information has been redacted before submission. his role will require approximately 10% travel domestically and internationally and will require a valid and current Passport with the required identification necessary for travel guidelines. Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits #LI-REQ #DXMedia #Gamesjobs #LI-Onsite The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $139,200 to $186,600 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.

In Summary: We're searching for a versatile, strategic, and data-driven Sr. Manager, Market & Consumer Insights – Gaming . Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Insights, you’ll play a pivotal role driving strategic decision-making for all four TWDC brands .

En Español: Senior Manager, Market & Consumer Insights Gaming Overview En The Walt Disney Company, la magia es hecha por personas que sueñan y lo hacen. Buscamos un gerente senior versátil, estratégico y basado en datos para ayudar a dar forma al futuro de los juegos de Disney. Informándose ante el Jefe de Estrategia e Intuiciones, desempeñarás un papel fundamental impulsando la toma de decisiones estratégicas para las cuatro marcas TWDC (Disney Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios), trabajando en la intersección de datos, comportamiento del consumidor y experiencias de juego de próxima generación. Este no es solo una función de investigación sino también una oportunidad para liderar proyectos de alto impacto, influir sobre nuestros socios y asegurarnos de accionar con claridad en la ola de conocimientos cuantitativos del entretenimiento de Disney . Data Science & AutomationConstruye y mejore soluciones de datos automatizadas y escalables (data lakes, dashboards, reporting). Identifique y llene lagunas en los datos, recomiende nuevas fuentes de datos y aproveche la IA/tecnología para aumentar las ideas y eficiencia. Vendor & Budget ManagementManage relaciones con múltiples proveedores externos de investigación / datos, maximizando el ROI en un presupuesto anual de más de $800k. Supervise RFPs, contratos y entrega de proyectos para garantizar asociaciones de investigación mejor calificada. Influence Cross-FunctionalLiaise y apoya a otros equipos de investigación generales en todo TWDC, ayudando a reforzar el entretenimiento con una POV nativa del juego. Elevare cómo Disney aprovecha los datos y tecnología e información para desbloquear el crecimiento en el juego y la organización más amplia. Calificaciones y habilidades requeridas: Experiencia durante años en conocimientos de consumo, estrategias de análisis de datos o datos dentro de un marco de mercado. La pasión, la curiosidad y la profundidad de los temas en juegos, las tendencias del consumidor y el entretenimiento en evolución. Liderazgo & Colaboración:Historia de gestión de proyectos complejos. Comunicación excepcional, colaboración y habilidades superiores para gestionar a partes interesadas. Comodidad con ambigüedad e iteración rápida. Educación: Licenciatura en Estadística, Ciencia de Datos, Investigación de Mercado, Ciencias del Consumidor, Economía o un campo relevante requerido. El rango de contratación para este puesto en Glendale, CA es de $139,200 a $186,600 por año. La remuneración básica realmente ofrecida tendrá en cuenta la equidad interna y también puede variar dependiendo de la región geográfica del candidato, conocimientos relacionados con el trabajo, habilidades y experiencia entre otros factores.