The Walt Disney Company

Product Manager (Project Hire)

The Walt Disney Company$111K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in product management or similar roles.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle.
  • Technical understanding of UX principles and product KPIs.
  • Familiarity with Content Management Systems; willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Ability to analyze data and user insights for informed decision-making.
  • Experience in defining user stories or basic requirements with some guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full life-cycle development of digital products from ideation to delivery.
  • Define product strategies and roadmaps, aligning technical needs with functional capabilities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including engineering, UX, and sales for product alignment.
  • Manage initiatives of the product lifecycle including initiation, launch, and continuous delivery.
  • Enhance and integrate software features or third-party solutions into existing systems.
  • Develop cross-platform applications improving connectivity between various systems.
  • Conduct research and analytics to measure product KPIs and support ongoing improvements.

Benefits

  • Full access to comprehensive medical benefits and financial perks.
  • Participation in a strong corporate culture promoting professional development.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning in technology and product ecosystems.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Product Manager (Project Hire)

Req ID:


Job Description:

The Product Manager role is a member of the Technology team responsible for leading the strategic direction of digitally led initiatives within Disney Experiences. The team runs all aspects of product strategy, concept development, defining, and implementing these initiatives in collaboration with key team members and partners. They will work with the manager and senior manager to support platform roadmap, integration across products and capabilities, and long-term commercial growth program at scale. They will work closely with operations, design, analytics, development, and executive teams to bring products to market and develop and grow business opportunities for Disney Experiences. A successful candidate will be highly analytical, able to work effectively in a matrixed organization, and adept at synthesizing a variety of technologies and

capabilities into high quality products and applications that Guests love!

About the Team

The Travel Trade and Groups Sales Platforms team within Disney Experiences Technology & Digital enables business growth through a portfolio of digital products that support product distribution, group sales, and partner commerce. The team is responsible for technology solutions that power travel agent bookings, wholesale distribution, group and event sales, digital marketing capabilities for travel trade, and connectivity with third-party partners across Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney Signature Experiences.

This is a 30-month Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You'll Do

As a Product Manager, you will contribute to the strategy, development, and optimization of commercial platforms that connect Disney products with Guests, Travel Agents, Wholesale Distributors, and Sales teams around the world. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Sales, Pricing, and Operations teams to support product development and launches, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple platforms and business models, helping shape the future of Disney's travel commerce ecosystem while delivering innovative solutions that support growth, operational efficiency, and exceptional Guest experiences.
  • Assist with full life-cycle development of technology- or data-based products and experiences, from ideation through delivery
  • Support teams in defining product strategies and roadmaps, translating technical requirements into functional capabilities
  • Collaborate with engineering, UX, marketing, sales and business partners to ensure effective cross-functional alignment
  • Contribute to the end-to-end product lifecycle, including initiation, solution definition, development, launch, and continuous delivery
  • Support the design, enhancement, and integration of software features or third-party solutions
  • Participate in the development of cross-platform applications that connect multiple systems (e.g., SaaS)
  • Conduct preliminary research, assist with hyper-care support, and help measure product KPIs
  • Investigate bugs and support optimizing frameworks for scalability, performance, and user experience
  • Partner with engineering teams to address challenges related to new technologies, user-centric design, solution testing, and architecture considerations
  • Contribute to the creation of user and buyer personas, value propositions, and analysis of metrics and session behavior
  • Apply knowledge of innovative digital technologies within the product space
  • Continue learning Resorts content, product, and technology ecosystems
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends


Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years of related work experience
  • Troubleshooting skills, ability to determine impacts, ability to resolve complex issues, and ability to exercise good judgment and initiative in stressful situations
  • Comfortable working in an agile environment
  • Technical proficiency: Agile/Scrum, UX principles, software lifecyle, product KPIs
  • Proficient in Content Management Systems and open to learning new technologies as needed
  • Can interpret data and user insights to support product decision-making
  • Familiar with product development concepts, agile practices, or software workflows
  • Capable of defining basic requirements or user stories with guidance
  • Comfortable working with cross-functional partners to move work forward


Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in Dscribe or similar Content Management System
  • Previous experience with JIRA, Confluence, Airtable, Smartsheet, or similar tools


Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience


#DISNEYTECH
The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $111,900 to $150,000 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:
DX Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:
Commerce

Primary Job Posting Category:
Product Management

Employment Type:
Full time

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

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-08-18

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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