Disney Direct to Consumer
Location
Bristol, CT | United States
Job description
The Walt Disney Company has a rich tradition of creating innovative products and magical experiences for millions of people around the world. Our Product Managers and their partners in Engineering are at the heart of that innovation and magic, building platforms, services, tools and infrastructure for an unmatched collection of content.
As a member of a diverse and talented organization, the Director of Product for Content Distribution Systems will lead teams of talented product managers to envision elegant and extensible systems, that ensure the reliable and timely distribution of our content and metadata to multiple internal and external endpoints.
If you:
Enjoy working with and leading teams of talented and passionate people
Have excellent communication skills
Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles
Have the curiosity to research and optimize workflows
Employ positive thinking and are able to work constructively in a diverse team setting
Are passionate about modern product management techniques
Value learning and being exposed to new experiences
then working at Disney is unlike anything else. We have the latest technology, game-changing ideas, and world-class talent. Come be a part of our team and help us find new ways to distribute our industry leading content.
Responsibilities
Mentor and grow the careers of product managers and product management leaders
Partner with people from many disciplines, including user experience designers, asset creation experts, application engineers, data scientists, and user interface teams
Lead the modernization and consolidation of our content metadata tagging strategy
Partner with our data science team to provide product direction for our ML/AI efforts
Lead the continued development of our core platform, including; data acquisition and distribution, AuthZ, and security
Define best practices to continually increase performance and scalability
Build relationships and partnerships with teams across the company, align on strategy, vision, execution and enablement
Help turbocharge a rigorous data culture using quantitative and qualitative measures tied to user expectations to a ssess all current and future investments focusing on business impact, user satisfaction and total cost of ownership
Foster an inclusive environment where teams and big ideas can flourish.
Partner with other product teams to design forward looking products that break silos and span teams
Basic Qualifications
Strong understanding of Content Distribution platforms and enablement software
Industry Knowledge: Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in SaaS, AI/ML, and Data Science
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including engineering and quality assurance, to ensure the successful development, testing, and delivery of products meeting quality and performance standards
Ability to research, learn, assess, and evangelize new technologies/methodologies
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Driven and self-motivated
12+ years relevant industry and management experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
Additional Information
Disney is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.
Company Overview
At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
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