Sr Program Manager

Disney’s Direct to Consumer (DTC) team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment, helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in‑class storytelling to audiences worldwide.

Within DTC, the Disney+ Business Program Management team plays a critical role in driving strategic initiatives that enable scalable, repeatable launch success across the platform. This team partners closely with Technology, Content, Marketing, Legal, and regional business units to deliver global programs that support Disney+ growth and operational excellence.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead cross‑functional initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment across business and technical stakeholders, while building frameworks that support long‑term scalability and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do
Program Strategy & Business Ownership

Translate business requirements into actionable roadmaps aligned with DTC priorities and KPIs

Shape program structures to ensure launches deliver meaningful business outcomes

Sequence decision‑making in alignment with portfolio‑level goals and long‑term Disney+ strategy

Partner with Finance and Product teams to measure performance against success metrics

Project Delivery & Execution

Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, and success criteria

Lead launch operations for new features, business initiatives, and marketing campaigns

Identify risks, resolve issues, and implement decision‑making frameworks

Drive accountability and execution across functional leads and external partners

Operate with strong ownership, managing priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment

Executive & Stakeholder Alignment

Maintain clear communication with executive leadership and senior stakeholders

Synthesize updates, insights, and recommendations for executive decision‑making

Establish communication rhythms to ensure alignment and visibility across initiatives

Partner cross‑functionally to drive clarity and accelerate decision velocity

Operational Improvements & Efficiency

Identify and address process inefficiencies across launch and program operations

Standardize tools, templates, and methodologies for repeatable success

Define and maintain clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to scale operations and enhance delivery

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 7 years of experience in program or project management within a large corporate or direct‑to‑consumer environment

Proven success managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives with measurable outcomes

Experience supporting global program delivery and multi‑regional launches

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect execution to strategic objectives

Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems proactively, and manage competing priorities

Experience driving process improvement and operational transformation initiatives

Proficiency in Airtable required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in streaming, media, or direct‑to‑consumer business environments

Proficiency with tools such as Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Miro, Lucidchart, Confluence, and Jira

Project management certification (PMP, CSM, or equivalent)

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $155,700.00 - $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/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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