On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. _A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology_ + **Building the future of Disney’s media business:** DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. + **Reach & Scale:** The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. + **Innovation:** We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Business Operations is the glue of DE&E Technology, with a relentless focus on connecting all the pieces of the business. All the components that make up the organization – engineering, product, design, operations, support and more – come together and move the business forward with oversight, effective prioritization, and guidance. This team synthesizes information from across the business to ensure leaders are armed with all the necessary data before making strategic and financial decisions. From forecasting, funding, tracking, and reporting on projects, to ways of working, and resource management, Business Operations has visibility and input into all aspects of the team. **Job Summary:** As a Technical Project Manager you’ll be responsible for partnering with Program and Engineering managers who are developing the video experiences for the Disney Streaming platform. You’ll also function as the interface between Product and other Engineering teams, participating in coordination, alignment, road mapping, and the overall seamless delivery of best-in-class consumer applications. You will help ensure our teams are aligned with the product roadmap and deliver best-in-class consumer applications for all of our products. + You are obsessed with the delivery of quality software, regardless of the challenges + You promote team synergy among project team members, and foster transparent communication + You build strong relationships with partnered engineering teams + You display initiative and take a proactive approach at finding ways to remove barriers to move a project forward + You are able to stay focused under pressure, prioritizing multiple work streams in a deadline driven environment + You are constantly seeking ways to improve at every iteration, making suggestions for improvement + You are an excellent communicator, capable of managing stakeholders in multiple disciplines across several global offices + You are willing to support your fellow colleagues to successfully complete projects on time. **Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:** + Responsible for developing a roadmap for the team and keeping it in line with the priorities defined by product + Execute on several projects concurrently, with a remote & distributed Engineering team, while balancing competing priorities + Facilitate and solidify project processes by creating, managing, and updating documentation + Keep stakeholders informed of day-to-day project statuses, updates, and risks + Cultivate relationships across engineering and technical teams while serving directly as the end-to-end liaison + Identify solution paths for competing requirements while managing stakeholder preferences + Demonstrate product knowledge, and facilitate the development of requirements in consideration of known technical capabilities and limitations + Work with backend and service teams to establish the needs of your team, continually communicate risks to all stakeholders, and facilitate discussions to help remove blockers **Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:** Basic Qualifications + 3+ years experience as a Project Manager managing large scale projects + Have technical literacy in order to be able to follow technical discussions and absorb technical documentation + Proficient understanding of technical architecture and workflow for system/domain of the team(s) and identify potential impacts to components of those systems based on requirements + Experience running a consumer application development project through the entire SDLC + Knowledge of project management processes including Agile, Kanban, Waterfall + Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams + BA/BS or equivalent experience required The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $104,600.00 to $140,200.00 per year and in Seattle, WA is $107,400.00 to $143,900.00 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 ID:** 10102325 **Location:** Santa Monica,California **Job Posting Company:** Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. 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