Sr Product Mgr II- Personalization

Sr Product Mgr II- Personalization at DISNEY

Job Summary:

Technology is at the heart of Disneys 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 Disneys 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 Companys media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Why Youd Love Working Here:

• Building the future of Disneys 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, Disneys technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans connections with the companys brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News... and many more.
• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Job Summary:

The DEEPT Product Team is looking for a results-driven Sr Product Manager II with deep expertise in experimentation (A/B and multivariate testing) and personalization to join our dynamic News & Entertainment product team. This critical role sits at the intersection of technology, content, and user experience, focusing on world-class digital experiences for Disneys news and entertainment brands.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Personalization & Machine Learning Product Strategy:
• Collaborate closely with our advanced machine learning team to define, deliver, and scale next-generation personalized experiences across all News & Entertainment products.
• Translate complex ML frameworks into actionable strategies that drive user engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Prioritize and communicate opportunities to enhance content recommendations and dynamic experiences.
• End-to-End Experimentation:
• Drive the full lifecycle of A/B and multivariate experiments, from ideation and requirements gathering to launch, measurement, and optimization.
• Identify high-impact use cases that align to OKRs and user needs, develop test plans, and ensure rigorous statistical methodology.
• Write and communicate product requirements effectively to developers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Technical Tool Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Spearhead the integration and adoption of experimentation and personalization tools in partnership with engineering, design, analytics, and product teams-both within the News & Entertainment alliance and the broader streaming organization.
• Serve as the connective tissue ensuring seamless workflows and robust capabilities, and seek process improvements throughout the product development lifecycle for solution delivery.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
• Conduct hands-on data analysis to surface actionable insights, track experiment performance, and refine product strategy.
• Define and monitor key metrics and OKRs, communicating outcomes and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• User Empathy & Problem Solving:
• Champion a user-centric mindset, balancing empathy for diverse audiences with a rigorous approach to complex product challenges.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative feedback to anticipate user needs, remove friction points, and deliver meaningful improvements at scale.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• Basic Qualifications: 7 years or more of experience in product management, with a proven track record in experimentation, A/B testing, and personalization-preferably for digital content, news, entertainment, or streaming products.
• Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience with experimentation platforms and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with applied machine learning frameworks and best practices for recommendation systems and content personalization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization, driving consensus and delivering results.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complexity and deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, capable of influencing at all levels and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Passion for news, entertainment, or media and creating transformative user experiences at scale.

Required Education:

• A bachelors or masters degree in computer science, statistics, business, media or a related field from a four-year accredited college or university.

Compensation:

• The hiring range for this position in New York City, NY is $163,100 to $218,700 per year and in Santa Monica, CA is $155,700 to $208,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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.

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, were blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the worlds most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories, and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.