VP Product Management, Commerce

Job-Zusammenfassung:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. 

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

• Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. 
• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Commerce, Data & Identity provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney’s media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company.

We are looking for a visionary product executive to join us as the Vice President, Product  Management – Commerce. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and shape  innovative global commerce experiences that drive subscriber growth, monetization, retention,  and delight millions of fans worldwide. Reporting directly to the SVP, you'll have the unique  opportunity to impact the future of commerce at Disney, working alongside some of the brightest  minds in the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the global commerce product strategy, focusing on subscriber growth,  monetization, retention, billing optimization, and overall customer experience
• Lead a team of senior product leaders, overseeing a broader organization of over 30  product management professionals
• Drive innovation in subscription services and digital commerce, implementing rigorous  experimentation, A/B testing, and leveraging analytics for continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with engineering leadership, legal, customer support, and viewer  experience teams to ensure alignment and effective delivery of commerce solutions
• Partner strategically with key stakeholders, including senior executives across product,  engineering, design, legal, marketing, and data analytics to ensure cohesive and impactful  product delivery 
• Establish and communicate clear KPIs aligned with business goals, continuously driving  product enhancements through data-driven insights and user feedback
• Promote a culture of innovation, experimentation, and consumer-centricity within the  commerce product management organization
• Develop, mentor, and attract top-tier product management talent, fostering their  professional growth and career advancement

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years of product management leadership experience with a track record of driving  substantial growth through commerce and subscription-based digital consumer products
• Extensive background in digital commerce platforms, subscription services, monetization  strategies, payment systems, and customer retention methodologies
• Proven capability in leading and scaling global product teams, managing complexity  across international markets, currencies, and technology platforms
• Exceptional analytical and strategic capabilities, with deep experience in large-scale  product experimentation and A/B testing frameworks
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating strategic vision clearly and persuasively to executives, cross-functional partners, and external  stakeholders 
• Demonstrated success in talent attraction, mentorship, and the development of  high-performing product management team.

The hiring range for this position is $271,300 to $363,800 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. 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