Business Product Manager II

Job Posting Title: Business Product Manager II Req ID: 10153269 Job Description: Department/Group Overview: 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: 1.

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. 2. 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. 3. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney's linear networks and streaming content. This includes Disney's media supply chain, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, and more.

The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney's EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams. Job Summary: Product Manager II (P2) to support day-to-day product execution for CPT (Content Planning Tool) and its integrations, part of the broader Title Origination & Insights ecosystem.

In this role, you will build a strong understanding of content planning capabilities and end-to-end processes, contributing to the ongoing enhancement, reliability, and scalability of the platform within a defined product scope. Key responsibilities include gathering and prioritizing business requirements and translating them into clear product specifications and user stories.

Working in a cross-functional team environment with design, engineering, and infrastructure partners, this role supports the advancement of CPT to meet evolving business needs—enabling consistent, scalable execution for major streaming initiatives (e.g., Hotstar, Delta/Gemini) and supporting the growth of Disney's Direct-to-Consumer platforms (Disney+, Hulu, etc.) through improved automation, operational efficiency, and planning accuracy.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Own a defined set of features within CPT, managing end-to-end delivery from requirements through launch; support backlog management and prioritization in collaboration with the Sr. Product Manager, ensuring stories are well-defined and sprint-ready Partner with business stakeholders to gather, define, and document requirements; translate into clear product specifications, user stories, workflows, process maps, and acceptance criteria Proactively identify and propose feature improvements based on business goals, user feedback, and KPIs; begin to analyze and evaluate trade-offs across scope, effort, and business value in collaboration with the Sr.

Product Manager Assist in business case development using appropriate modeling techniques and methods Contribute to CPT integration efforts with upstream and downstream partner systems, including requirements definition, testing, and operational readiness Support data quality and validation efforts for planning-critical fields to enable reliable downstream reporting and operational execution Surface and support workflow automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy for planning and release operations Develop and execute UAT test scripts and acceptance criteria; support release coordination and change management activities; track and report on feature outcomes against defined KPIs post-launch Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, QA, product, and project management) to implement solutions aligned with product strategy and business objectives Provide day-to-day product lifecycle support including leading or supporting Agile ceremonies (planning, refinement, reviews, retrospectives), removing blockers, and supporting cross-functional communication as new features are launched or processes evolve Build and maintain product documentation, user guides, and training materials to support platform adoption and sustainment Support additional activities as needed to meet product and business objectives Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications 3+ years of product management experience Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, matrixed organization while managing multiple initiatives and competing priorities Demonstrated product understanding and platform familiarity Demonstrated ownership mindset; able to manage a defined set of features end-to-end with minimal supervision and begin to influence team decisions Experience translating business needs into requirements, user stories, workflows, and product specifications with clear acceptance criteria Ability to craft and validate problems; identify pain points, incorporate user and stakeholder feedback, and propose feature enhancements grounded in data and metrics Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to create clear technical documentation, present feature updates, and build trust with stakeholders Experience collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams in agile delivery environments Clear understanding of software development processes, methodologies, and tools Ability to contribute to product roadmap definition and communicate priorities to stakeholders Understanding of business modeling and cost/benefit analysis to support prioritization decisions Demonstrated experience collaborating across functional teams Familiarity using modern AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, and/or product workflows Preferred Qualifications Exposure or experience with Agile development tools, such as Jira and Confluence Prior work experience in content planning, title management, or metadata management Knowledge of or experience in media & entertainment industry Understanding of media production workflows, digital video workflows, or consumer-facing video product features Familiarity with API-based integrations or data platform ecosystems Required Education Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and/or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $117,500.00 to $157,500.00 per year.

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.

Job Posting Segment: Content Platforms & Operations Job Posting Primary Business: CPO - Content Platforms Primary Job Posting Category: Product Management Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-06-15