Senior Product Manager II, AI/ML Data Platforms

3 Months ago • 7 Years + • Product Management • $138,900 PA - $186,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Product Manager II role focuses on AI/ML-powered data products within Disney's advertising platform. Responsibilities include defining and executing a product strategy, collaborating with engineering and leadership, developing roadmaps focused on analytics and automation, fostering a metrics-driven environment, and staying abreast of AI/ML advancements. The role requires managing the product lifecycle, ensuring user adoption, and driving high-impact projects that leverage data to create a competitive advantage for Disney's ad tech. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, a customer-focused mindset, and experience in predictive analytics and model development.
Must have:
  • 7+ years technical product management experience
  • 3+ years AI/ML experience for large-scale data products
  • Proven success in managing data-centric AI initiatives
  • Strong technical and domain expertise
  • Experience with predictive analytics and model development

Job Details

Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

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.

The Ad Platform Data Intelligence team is at the forefront of transforming Disney's rich advertising data into actionable intelligence. We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development of AI and ML-powered data products that drive business impact and elevate the ad platform’s capabilities. Your mission will be to define, build, and execute a strategy that turns Disney's data into a competitive advantage. From predictive analytics to automated insights and data integrity solutions, you will shape the future of our data intelligence. This role offers the opportunity to drive high-impact projects that empower teams across Disney to maximize the value of advertising data. If you’re excited to apply AI to solve complex data challenges and help shape the future of Disney’s ad tech, we’d love to connect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a product leader for our Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based data products by deeply understanding the business needs and developing a product vision and strategy.
  • Collaborate with other product managers and engineering teams to drive innovation in platform services including targeting, measurements, operational data store and business intelligence.
  • Partner with senior leadership and engineering to align on a product strategy for building solutions that meet business and customer needs.
  • Develop a product roadmap focused on enhancing analytics, automating insights, and applying AI for predictive and anomaly detection capabilities.
  • Foster a metrics-driven environment to encourage experimentation and set high standards for measuring product success, with an eye toward long-term growth and innovation.
  • Keep up with advancements in AI/ML, conducting comprehensive buy vs. build analyses to enhance our data product portfolio strategically.
  • Facilitate continuous feedback loops with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to ensure products address key challenges and deliver maximum impact.
  • Manage product lifecycle, emphasizing user adoption, engagement, and thoughtful product evolution to drive sustained success.
  • Passionate about the future of AI/ML and loves consuming the latest research and trends.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in a technical product management role
  • 3+ years of experience with AI/Machine learning for building large-scale data products
  • Proven success managing a product portfolio and driving strategic vision and execution across data-centric AI initiatives.
  • Strong technical and domain expertise, with a customer-focused mindset and a passion for optimizing end-to-end product experiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: predictive analytics, model development
  • Ability to balance immediate priorities with a clear, long-term vision while managing a portfolio of high-impact data products.
  • Skilled at combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis to define success and make strategic decisions in complex, dynamic environments.
  • Innate curiosity and drive to stay informed about AI advancements, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to set clear expectations and align cross-functional teams effectively.

Required Education  

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, or equivalent Product Management experience

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, California is $138,900.00 to $186,200.00 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.

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