Mgr Technical Program Management
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Mgr Technical Program Management Req ID:
10136524 Job Description: Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product &
Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present,
and future. Disney Entertainment & 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. The
Business Operations team helps guide and articulate technology
strategy and research, and is responsible for driving the
day-to-day operation of the Product & Technology organization,
including: project and portfolio management and tracking;
organization-level capital, space, and resource management and
allocation; process management; technical incident management; and
our administrative and workplace experience support team. The
Technical Program Management team supporting Ad Platforms is
focused on facilitating the design and engineering behind Disney
Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology ad platforms for our
linear and non-linear distribution channels. Ad Platforms develops
the products, technology, systems, and tools that extend and
accelerate Disney’s advertising business and drive advertising
innovation and performance. The department supports a diverse set
of Disney brands including: Hulu, Disney, ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX,
Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, and National Geographic. 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. Job Summary: Leads a team of
professional employees, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching,
and performance management. Owns program delivery outcomes within a
defined portfolio, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and risk
mitigation. Implements established TPM frameworks, tools, and
reporting practices; identifies opportunities for incremental
improvements. Resolves delivery escalations within the team and
coordinates with peer managers to address cross-team dependencies.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with engineering,
product, and operations stakeholders to align priorities and drive
execution. Demonstrates capability in hiring, onboarding, and
developing early- to mid-career TPM talent. Responsibilities and
Duties of the Role: Leads and manages a team, ensuring alignment to
organizational objectives and delivery excellence. Oversees the
execution and delivery of multiple programs or projects, ensuring
adherence to scope, schedule, and quality expectations. Partners
with engineering, product, and business leaders to set delivery
priorities, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensures team adoption and adherence to TPM discipline standards,
methodologies, and best practices. Drives the professional
development, coaching, and performance management of team members.
Represents the TPM team in cross-functional planning and leadership
forums. Manages resource planning and forecasting to support
current and future program needs. Builds a collaborative and
inclusive culture that promotes innovation and continuous
improvement. Basic Qualifications: 8 years of relevant program
management experience, with 2 years of formal people management
experience. BA/BS or equivalent experience required Understands
technical program management at a deep enough level to guide team
in best practices and methods. Familiar with software architecture,
dependencies, technical risk management, and scaled program
execution. Proficient in software development lifecycle processes
and Agile frameworks, able to remove barriers and unblock delivery
teams. Capable of translating delivery data into actionable
insights for stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced
degree or certifications (PMP, CSM, SAFe) Proficiency in enterprise
program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Airtable)
Experience working in a media technology environment Technology
domain knowledge, or demonstrated aptitude for learning a
technology-based engineering domain Skilled in establishing
team-level goals, setting performance expectations, and delivering
feedback. The hiring range for this position in California is
$155,700 - $208,700 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: Business Operations Job Posting Primary
Business: BO - Global Program Management Primary Job Posting
Category: Project Management Tech Employment Type: Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - 1200 Grand
Central Ave Date Posted: 2025-11-18
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