Sr Business Product Mgr (Rights Management)

Sr Business Product Mgr (Rights Management)
Job Summary: The Content Platforms’ Rights Management Team is looking for a Product Manager to support the day‑to‑day activities of the Product Lifecycle. The role will help define and launch products supporting the distribution of Disney’s content across direct‑to‑consumer and content sales channels.

Role Overview: You will gather and prioritize business requirements and translate them into product specifications. Working with design, engineering, infrastructure, and QA teams you will reimagine the product for the future of Disney, maximizing automation, incremental revenue, and operational improvements across Direct‑to‑Consumer and Content Sales businesses.

If you

Enjoy working with talented and passionate teams

Have excellent communication skills

Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles

Have curiosity and interest in how content moves from inception to consumers

Employ positive thinking and work constructively in a diverse team setting

Enjoy transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms

Value learning and new experiences

Love working in a startup culture

Find Media & Entertainment industry fascinating

Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision

Articulate product strategy and gain alignment from business stakeholders and cross‑functional technical teams

Create product roadmaps that link vision, strategy, objectives, and execution

Provide end‑to‑end product management for specific product or platform within the Rights Management domain

Collaborate with business partners to evaluate value proposition of enhancement requests and propose alternative solutions

Engagement & Collaboration

Collaborate with business partners and cross‑functional teams to identify and define business requirements

Assist in process alignment and standardization

Work with engineering and program managers to deliver solutions supporting product and Content Platforms strategy

Work closely with cross‑functional teams (engineering, design, QA, product leadership) to optimize product features and improve processes

Product Execution & Delivery

Manage maintenance and prioritization of product backlog ensuring transparent, well‑aligned prioritization

Support the team in identifying, developing, and verifying appropriate solutions for issues

Refine solutions into a practical minimum viable product that efficiently addresses highest‑priority requirements

Coordinate major product releases

Participate in daily scrum meetings, planning, reviews, and retrospectives

Product Analysis & Decision–Making

Make thoughtful, well–documented assumptions

Own cost/benefit analysis and prepare lean business cases

Define realistic product targets / KPIs / OKRs

Leverage product frameworks and tools to document information in a structured way (user journey maps, flow, information architecture, etc.)

User Focus & Experience

Exhibit natural and intuitive user empathy

Constantly seek ways to improve user experience and streamline business operations

Own system processes, user guides and training materials for product features as needed

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

5+ years product management experience, preferably in digital media supply chain

Strong product understanding and platform familiarity

Knowledge and experience in product management for content rights and availability

Knowledge and experience in first, third, and acquired content workflows for direct‑to‑consumer streaming

Self‑starter and can work independently under time constraints

Strong presentation and communication skills

Strong technical writing skills

Ability to derive actionable insights through user research

Ability to craft and validate problems

Efficiently support experimentation execution and analysis, such as proofs of concept

Ability to define product roadmaps

Understanding of business modeling and structured cost/benefit analysis

Ability to write and prioritize user stories

Ability to adjust and pivot as business strategy and product priorities shift

Experience leading or facilitating business workshops

Clear understanding of development processes, methodologies, and tools

Capability to provide informal guidance to junior team members

Experience incorporating data science and analytics into product solutions

Familiarity with Rightsline

Familiarity with Workato

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or Master’s in related technical field

Exposure or experience with Agile development tools (Jira, Airtable, Confluence)

Prior work experience in financial/accounting in content exploitation

Strong understanding of financial systems, processes, and enhancements

Established expertise in financial operations, controls, reporting, and systems

Understanding of general ledger, hierarchies, and data structures

Experience utilizing AI/ML to automate business processes and drive monetization opportunities

Knowledge of or experience in Media & Entertainment industry

Enthusiasm and interest in Disney brands

Understanding of media production workflows, digital video workflows, or consumer‑facing video product features

Compensation & Benefits
The base salary for this position in Glendale, CA is $141,900.00 – $190,300.00. 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 Employment Opportunity
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 identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition 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.

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 to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This address is not for general employment inquiries.

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