Experienced Senior Product Manager for Data Governance, Risk, and Compliance – Driving Digital Transformation in the Entertainment Industry

Introduction to Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital

At Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital, we are passionate about creating world-class immersive digital experiences for our premier vacation brands. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to consumers through our Disney Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Lines, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology and digitally led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives such as Hey, Disney! As a leader in the entertainment industry, we are committed to innovation, creativity, and excellence in everything we do.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to own the data governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) relationship on behalf of Data Products & Platforms within Disney Experiences (DX). As a Senior Product Manager, you will report into the Senior Manager, GRC, who oversees our data governance, risk, and compliance program. You will establish strong relationships with key business partners, analyze their needs, current trends, and potential partnerships to drive priority initiatives. You will analyze product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they are met, and develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple initiatives and efforts that support GRC.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive capability roadmap and define operational excellence to improve our processes and overall efficiency
• Develop a vision that enhances our product management and engineering leadership families
• Provide customer and leadership support in product management and engineering leadership families
• Act as a liaison between business users and the implementation team, presenting appropriately and effectively with co-workers, customers, and supervisors
• Continually review available resources to maintain first-hand knowledge of where resources can be best allocated and reevaluate current resources to resolve project resource surplus and shortfalls
• Establish clear ownership of program/project, ensure team members have the tools needed, and provide timely feedback
• Proactively communicate portfolio status, issues, and risks to leadership
• Conduct regular status meetings with team and partners, continuously keeping customers' needs and requirements in view
• Work collaboratively to maintain detailed knowledge of product capabilities and ensure clear communications between program/project teams and its collaborators to ensure alignment throughout its lifecycle
• Work to resolve data issues that are key and critical to GRC across data product managers, source producers, and partners
• Translate GRC strategy into detailed data requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 5+ years of related work experience in product management or a similar industry
• Prior product management experience in a similar industry, with a strong understanding of data governance, risk, and compliance
• Prior experience with managing into business relationships, including measuring effectiveness of partner happiness
• Ability to summarize business use cases, capture data information/structure concepts, and clearly communicate those
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills, with the ability to translate business needs into requirements
• Experience and proponent of agile development methodologies
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Experience working in the entertainment industry or a similar field
• Knowledge of data governance, risk, and compliance frameworks and regulations
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop your skills and expertise in data governance, risk, and compliance. You will also have access to training and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Our work environment is dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced, with a focus on innovation, creativity, and excellence. We are a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides opportunities for growth and development. Our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, trust, and open communication, and we are committed to making a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $112,586 to $151,030 per year in Glendale, CA, and $117,998 to $158,290 per year in Seattle, WA. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. We also offer a bonus and/or long-term incentive units as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced product management professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Senior Product Manager at Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop your skills and expertise in data governance, risk, and compliance. Don't miss out on this chance to join our team and contribute to the magic of Disney. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital.