The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Staff Product Manager - WMS (Project Hire)
Orlando, FL, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader seeking a Staff Product Manager for their Warehouse Management System. This role involves defining and driving the strategy and execution of internal technology products while collaborating with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Own the vision and value proposition for a portfolio of business enablement products built around the Warehouse Management System
Define product strategies and multi-year roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals and customer priorities
Act as a domain expert across multiple product areas or business domains, using data, user insights, and market knowledge to guide decisions
Develop core product positioning, messaging, and strategic narratives that communicate product value to executive stakeholders
Create and maintain 12 24-month product roadmaps that deliver measurable business value
Lead the development of product requirement documents (PRDs), prioritizing features based on user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility
Oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation and discovery through development, launch, and sustainment
Collaborate with agile delivery teams and Product Owners to ensure successful planning and execution of product initiatives
Build trusted relationships with business partners and segment leaders, serving as their primary point of contact for product direction and prioritization
Facilitate ongoing alignment between enterprise technology and business partners to ensure products meet evolving needs and deliver strategic value
Proactively identify opportunities for external partnerships, licensing, or integrations to accelerate product outcomes
Serve as an escalation point for complex business inquiries, stakeholder concerns, and cross-team dependencies
Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and alternative products
Conduct landscape analyses and deliver executive-level presentations to inform strategic planning and product positioning
Lead or support product pilots and beta programs to validate market fit and refine offerings based on feedback
Partner with business stakeholders and technology organization to develop our 5 year plan and annual operating budgets
Manage product budgets and resource forecasts, collaborating with finance and PMO to ensure alignment with investment plans
Develop internal product cost models and charge-back frameworks that support sustainable operations
Track budget performance and adjust forecasts based on licensing consumption, delivery progress, scope changes, and business needs
Contribute to the maturity of the product management discipline by sharing best practices, frameworks, and templates across teams
Mentor product managers, product owners, and analysts to elevate product thinking and delivery capability
Lead cross-functional product initiatives or special projects requiring complex coordination and strategic influence
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of experience managing complex products within a large, multi-national corporation
5+ years of implementing out-of-box capabilities or building solutions in warehouse management and/or SAP or BlueYonder solutions within the Disney Ecosystem
Demonstrated ability to define multi-year product strategies and roadmaps that align with business goals
Experience acting as a strategic thought partner to business stakeholders and translating vision into executable plans
Strong understanding of product positioning, value proposition design, and internal product marketing practices
Deep understanding of the warehouse management and/or SAP or BlueYonder platform and products, including custom application development and integrations
Experience implementing and scaling solutions with a focus on performance, maintainability, automation, and enterprise alignment
Hands-on experience overseeing the full product lifecycle, from ideation through sustainment
Proven ability to prioritize features based on value, feasibility, and dependencies within a dynamic delivery environment
Strong working knowledge of agile product delivery, including backlog management, sprint planning, and value delivery tracking
Experience partnering with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure product quality and timely execution
Demonstrated experience with agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and agile backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, ADO)
Familiarity with ITIL principles and working knowledge of SLAs, KPIs, and system performance tracking
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of building trusted relationships across levels
Experience representing product teams with executive stakeholders, facilitating alignment and navigating competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to lead business discovery efforts, co-create solutions with partners, and manage feedback loops
Familiarity with identifying and evaluating partnership or licensing opportunities with third parties to accelerate product value
Strong analytical skills and experience conducting product, competitor, or industry landscape assessments
Ability to synthesize complex market data and translate findings into actionable product strategy adjustments
Experience running product pilots or beta programs, capturing learnings, and adapting roadmaps based on insights
Comfortable delivering strategic briefings and deep-dive presentations to senior audiences
Experience managing product budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation in collaboration with finance and PMO partners
Skilled in developing cost models and internal charge-back structures to support funding strategies
Ability to balance product investment with operational constraints, making data-driven tradeoff decisions
Experience managing relationships with third-party vendors and external partners
Understanding of contract terms, licensing agreements, and vendor performance tracking
Track record of mentoring product managers, senior product owners, or analysts within a product organization
Demonstrated ability to elevate product management maturity through sharing frameworks, playbooks, and best practices
Experience leading large cross-functional initiatives that span teams, systems, or business lines
Operates with a high degree of autonomy and regularly influences through informal leadership across the organization
Preferred
Certifications in agile software development methodologies (PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, ICP-ACC, etc.)
Other advanced product, platform, or agile courses/certifications
Benefits
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
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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