The Walt Disney Company

Manager, Product & Engineering

The Walt Disney Company$163K — $219K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in product management, solution architecture, software engineering, or technology operations
  • Experience managing multiple complex products in a large, multi-national corporation
  • 3+ years of direct people management experience
  • Proficiency in cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, and CI/CD practices
  • Deep understanding of platform architecture and custom application development
  • Familiarity with the Salesforce platform
  • Strong data-driven mindset focusing on KPIs and analytics for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes
  • Develop and execute comprehensive product and project roadmaps
  • Own and manage the full lifecycle of large software development projects
  • Champion DevOps and automation strategies to enhance delivery efficiency
  • Drive agile adoption, ensuring iterative development and continuous feedback
  • Oversee project budgets, providing accurate forecasts and optimizing resource allocation
  • Manage and mentor a team, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules
  • Employee discounts on various services and products
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Manager, Product & Engineering

Req ID:


Job Description:

Team Description:

The Corporate Technology group is part of the Products organization, responsible for delivering and supporting the technology that powers TWDC's corporate functions, enterprise workflows, and service management platforms. Our scope spans the entire product lifecycle - from setting strategy and roadmaps to overseeing project delivery, engineering, and ongoing support. Through these efforts, we drive digital transformation across our business, workforce, and technology communities.

We partner with a diverse range of internal corporate teams - including Brand Management, Corporate Communications, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Labor & Product Standards, Global Security, Investor Relations, Management Audit, Legal & Global Affairs, and Supply Chain Compliance, Trade Management, & Logistics. Additionally, these products extend to our segment partners, ensuring a cohesive and connected technology experience across the company.

What You'll Do:

The Manager, Product & Engineering responsible for leading a cross-functional team to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of products to our internal business stakeholders. This role encompasses all aspects of product management, program delivery, project management, software engineering, and technical operations. The Manager will ensure that we are building and maintaining products that are aligned with our businesses' strategic priorities and the technology roadmap for the enterprise. This role will play a pivotal part in driving innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve our organizational goals.

We're looking for a strong technology leader with deep experience delivering robust solutions. The ideal candidate brings a blend of product thinking, platform strategy, and hands-on technical leadership. This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, guide architectural decisions, and advocate for long-term platform health. We're looking for someone who can shape the future of our International Labor Standards space while taking a pragmatic, iterative approach to delivering value.

Responsibilities:

Leadership
  • Lead complex, cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions that drive business value and measurable outcomes
  • Develop and execute product, project, and program roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business planning cycles and enterprise strategies
  • Provide a holistic view of business capabilities, value streams, and end-to-end delivery, ensuring solutions align with organizational structure, business strategies, and stakeholder needs
  • Develop and execute product roadmaps that balance innovation with operational excellence and enterprise scalability

Product & Engineering Delivery
  • Drive the intake, demand management, and product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with user needs, business goals, and technical capabilities
  • Own and lead the full lifecycle of large software development projects, ensuring successful execution across multiple teams and components
  • Track and report on product and project performance, leveraging data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement
  • Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and automation strategies to improve software delivery efficiency and reliability
  • Ensure technical alignment with enterprise architecture standards (including TOGAF principles) and engineering best practices


Program Management & Agile Adoption
  • Drive agile adoption and best practices, ensuring teams follow iterative development, backlog prioritization, value-driven delivery, and continuous feedback loops
  • Establish clear success metrics and KPIs for product and project performance, ensuring data-driven decision-making
  • Proactively identify potential risks in the product development lifecycle and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery
  • Work closely with product managers, product owners, software engineers, and domain architects to ensure alignment between business requirements, technical feasibility, and agile delivery principles

Financial & Vendor Management
  • Oversee project and cost center budgets, providing accurate monthly forecasts and optimizing resource allocation
  • Manage relationships with third-party vendors and partners, ensuring successful delivery execution and sustained product operations

People Leadership & Talent Development
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports, providing career guidance, training, and structured development plans
  • Identify and develop high-potential talent across the organization, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and performance excellence
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning, ensuring teams are engaged and motivated


Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in product management, solution architecture, software engineering, or technology operations
  • Managing multiple complex products in a large, multi-national corporation with multiple business units
  • 3+ years of direct people management experience, with progressive leadership responsibilities
  • 3+ years of implementing out-of-box capabilities or building custom solutions
  • Deep understanding of the platform architecture, including custom application development and integrations
  • Familiarity with the Salesforce platform
  • Solid understanding of software engineering and architecture principles, with experience delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions
  • Knowledge of TOGAF and enterprise architecture frameworks, with experience designing and implementing solutions aligned with TOGAF principles
  • Proficiency in cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, DevOps, and CI/CD practices, with a strong focus on automation and operational excellence
  • Hands-on experience with agile software development methodologies, ensuring high-quality software delivery at scale
  • Ability to bridge technical and business domains, translating complex engineering concepts into clear business strategies
  • Working knowledge of JavaScript, Java, REST, XML, HTML, and CSS
  • Data-driven mindset, using key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics to track product and project performance and drive continuous improvement
  • Experience working in an outsourced IT environment, managing vendor relationships and fostering a high-performing, collaborative ecosystem


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference for Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree in a related discipline
  • Snowflake platform certifications, such as: SnowPro Core, SnowPro Data Architect, or SnowPro Data Engineer
  • Other advanced product, platform, or agile courses/certifications


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience


#DISNEYTECH
The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $163,400 - $219,100 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.

Job Posting Segment:
Enterprise Technology and Data

Job Posting Primary Business:
Enterprise Products

Primary Job Posting Category:
Product Management Tech

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Orlando, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-07-10

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

The Walt Disney Company Careers

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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