Lead Technical Program Manager
Walt Disney Studios, Glendale, CA, United States
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 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.
Responsibilities and Duties
Accountable for driving execution and delivery of multiple technical product or software development projects from start to finish.
Have experience executing both Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.
Have experience with industry‑standard project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected.
Develops and manages project plans comprised of complex activities and dependencies.
Communicates status, updates and project summaries via presentations, e‑mail and direct communication with key stakeholders and leadership.
Have excellent professional writing skills and can provide verbal explanations of status and technical issues with precision and accuracy.
Excel at working with project stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, and effectively communicate requirements to development teams.
Excel in leading effective meetings (keeping teams on track), document decisions and follow up.
Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and can start the conversation.
Negotiate with skill and can identify a solution path for various competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.
Learns quickly and enthusiastically, particularly about technical systems and issues.
Constantly evaluating process and seeking for ways to improve at every iteration.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training
Minimum Qualifications:
Have 7+ years of technical project management experience working directly with engineers.
7+ years of hands‑on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies developing software applications, playing the role of scrum lead.
BA/BS required.
Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications:
CSM / CSP Certification preferred.
Experience in streaming media software and digital technology.
Experience with frontend, backend systems, machine learning, and personalization a plus.
Have some technical proficiency demonstrated in any number of ways, ex. coding skills, quality assurance experience or technical writing background or similar.
Compensation
The hiring range for this position in California is $155,700.00 to $208,700.00 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 other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Disney Entertainment & Sports 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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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 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.
Responsibilities and Duties
Accountable for driving execution and delivery of multiple technical product or software development projects from start to finish.
Have experience executing both Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.
Have experience with industry‑standard project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected.
Develops and manages project plans comprised of complex activities and dependencies.
Communicates status, updates and project summaries via presentations, e‑mail and direct communication with key stakeholders and leadership.
Have excellent professional writing skills and can provide verbal explanations of status and technical issues with precision and accuracy.
Excel at working with project stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, and effectively communicate requirements to development teams.
Excel in leading effective meetings (keeping teams on track), document decisions and follow up.
Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and can start the conversation.
Negotiate with skill and can identify a solution path for various competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.
Learns quickly and enthusiastically, particularly about technical systems and issues.
Constantly evaluating process and seeking for ways to improve at every iteration.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training
Minimum Qualifications:
Have 7+ years of technical project management experience working directly with engineers.
7+ years of hands‑on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies developing software applications, playing the role of scrum lead.
BA/BS required.
Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications:
CSM / CSP Certification preferred.
Experience in streaming media software and digital technology.
Experience with frontend, backend systems, machine learning, and personalization a plus.
Have some technical proficiency demonstrated in any number of ways, ex. coding skills, quality assurance experience or technical writing background or similar.
Compensation
The hiring range for this position in California is $155,700.00 to $208,700.00 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 other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Disney Entertainment & Sports 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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