Manager, Decision Science Products
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10141554 Emplacement Burbank, Californie, États-Unis / Lake Buena Vista, Floride, États-Unis Entreprise The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date de publication 12/02/2026Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Team
The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team leverages advanced technologies, data analytics, and scientific approaches such as optimization and statistical modeling to build innovative tools that shape business decisions across The Walt Disney Company. We support Disney Entertainment (ABC, The Walt Disney Studios, Disney+, Hulu), ESPN, Disney Experiences (Theme Parks, Cruise Line, Consumer Products, DVC), and Corporate Finance with strategic applications that enable data-driven decision-making.
The Disney Decision Science & Integration (DDSI) organization provides internal consulting and advanced analytics capabilities across The Walt Disney Company. The Decision Science Product team partners with decision scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and user experience designers to build technology-enabled analytics products that shape business decisions and deliver measurable value. If selected for this role, you will report to the Director, Decision Science Products. This is a full-time role focused on launching and scaling new decision science products within an emerging products portfolio.
What You Will Do
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for new decision science products—from discovery and ideation through launch, adoption, and continuous delivery.
Define product strategy and multi-release roadmaps; translate user and market insights into prioritized backlogs and clear outcomes.
Lead cross-functional squads (engineering, data science, data engineering, UX) to scope solutions, run experiments/prototypes, and deliver high-quality releases on time.
Convert complex analytical and technical concepts (forecasting, optimization, machine learning) into intuitive user experiences and actionable business capabilities.
Integrate user research, usability studies, and market analysis into requirements; champion user-centric design and measurable success criteria (OKRs/KPIs).
Establish and improve product development practices (agile ceremonies, backlog hygiene, release planning, and change management).
Guide solution testing and validation (unit, integration, UAT, and A/B testing) to ensure reliability, performance, and business impact.
Partner with client stakeholders as a strategic advisor; communicate roadmaps, trade-offs, and results through compelling narratives and visuals.
Develop and mentor team members; foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that embraces learning and experimentation.
Required Qualifications & Skills
8+ years of experience including data science product management for technology-based data/analytics or software products, data science product management consulting, and/or novel data science and advanced analytics solution development.
2 + years of experience leading cross-functional teams or agile squads in a matrixed environment.
Proven ability to translate technical requirements and analytical methods into customer-facing features and business outcomes.
Demonstrated experience with agile product development (e.g., backlog management, sprint planning, roadmap definition).
Experience partnering closely with engineering, data science/decision science, data engineering, and UX/design functions.
Ability to synthesize user research, usability testing, and market analysis to drive prioritization and product strategy.
Strong storytelling and executive communication skills with the ability to simplify complex analytics into clear, actionable recommendations.
Familiarity with statistical/ML concepts, forecasting and/or optimization, and data visualization; ability to query and analyze data (e.g., SQL).
Active commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in media, parks & experiences, or related consumer domains.
Success launching enterprise-scale analytics or data products and integrating them into business processes.
Experience with agentic AI products, design patterns, and architecture
Background in revenue management, forecasting, or optimization applications.
Hands-on familiarity with Python or R and modern data platforms (e.g., cloud services, ML Ops).
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and experimentation platforms.
Consulting experience and/or product operations partnership to scale adoption and sustainment.
Education
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Data Mining, Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, or other quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
Master's Degree or equivalent experience
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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $171,600 to $230,100 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.
Informations Supplémentaires:
DISNEYTECHSur The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
Chez Disney Corporate, vous verrez comment les secteurs d’activités qui animent les marques puissantes de la société se rassemblent pour former la société de divertissement la plus novatrice, développée et admirée au monde. En tant que membre d’une équipe d’entreprise, vous travaillerez avec les leaders de classe mondiale qui mettent au point les stratégies qui permettent à The Walt Disney Company de rester à la pointe du divertissement. Collaborez avec d’autres penseurs novateurs pour permettre aux meilleurs conteurs de créer des souvenirs pour des millions de familles du monde entier.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.