Principal Product Mgr
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Principal Product Mgr Req ID: 10141909 Job
Description: 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. Product
Management is responsible for driving the overall user experience,
feature strategies and concepts, and engagement paradigms for
Disney Entertainment & ESPN's global portfolio of consumer-facing
streaming and digital products – including Disney, Hulu, ESPN, ABC,
ABC News, Nat Geo, Marvel, and Star Wars. Job Summary: Disney is
seeking a visionary Product Manager to lead the development and
optimization of Sports experiences. This is a dynamic role leading
an evolving category that reimagines how fans discover, follow and
engage with live sports events, studio shows, leagues, teams and
tournaments on our global platform. This role goes beyond just
feature work; it’s about shaping the future of game time
storytelling and sports fandom on Disney. You’ll define the vision
and roadmap for high?impact surfaces across Disney, ensuring they
drive discovery of sports, increase engagement, and delight both
entitled and non?entitled subscribers. As a key contributor on the
Disney Product team, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with
Design, Engineering, Data, Programming and Content teams to launch
new capabilities, feature experience, and optimize for
platform-specific behaviors. You’ll also explore and incubate new
storytelling paradigms that push the boundaries of what’s possible
in digital entertainment. If you’re passionate about transforming
how fans connect to sports, thrive in fast?paced environments, and
have a track record of building data?informed experiences, this is
your opportunity to drive innovation at the intersection of
technology and global fandom. Responsibilities and Duties of the
Role: Define and communicate a holistic vision for Sports on Disney
to ensure we provide the best fan-centered experiences. Create and
execute the end-to-end product roadmap for Sports on Disney across
all platforms (Web, Mobile and Living Room Devices). Partner with
other Product teams, Design, Engineering, Data Science, and Content
teams to launch high-quality, scalable features in an agile
environment. Establish and evolve experience UX that align with
each sport's unique storytelling potential and user expectations.
Leverage experimentation and A/B testing to validate hypotheses and
optimize user experiences. Define KPIs and success metrics that
align with business objectives and user needs. Required Education,
Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications 10 years of
Product Management experience, ideally in sports, streaming, live
events or direct to consumer products. Proven ability to craft and
communicate a compelling product vision and rally cross-functional
teams around it. Experience with experimentation frameworks and
data-driven decision-making. Strong collaboration skills in a
multi-disciplinary environment with excellent communication and
storytelling abilities. Passion for streaming, storytelling, and
creating magical user experiences. Experience with scrum and
software development lifecycle. Preferred Qualifications A strong
passion for sports and creating fan experiences Product management
experience / high-level technical understanding of the Live TV
streaming landscape Required Education Bachelor’s degree in a
relevant field required Disneytech The hiring range for this
position in Santa Monica, CA is $188,400 to $252,600 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: Product Management Job
Posting Primary Business: PM - Disney Product Primary Job Posting
Category: Product Management Employment Type: Full time Primary
City, State, Region, Postal Code: Santa Monica, CA, USA Alternate
City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-02-06
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Santa Monica , Principal Product Mgr, IT / Software / Systems , Santa Monica, California
