Sr Technical Program Mgr

Leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise developing and operating The Walt Disney Company's direct-to-consumer video businesses globally.
$126,400 - $185,600
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer · Entertainment

Description For Sr Technical Program Mgr

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to join their Global Program Management team. This role focuses on managing software engineering teams for the Browser-Based Devices Platform, which services apps across multiple devices. The position serves as the primary contact between Product and Engineering teams, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps to deliver best-in-class consumer applications.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about quality software delivery, promoting team collaboration, and building strong relationships with engineering partners. They should demonstrate initiative in removing project barriers, maintain focus under pressure, and excel at managing multiple work streams in a deadline-driven environment. Strong communication skills are essential for managing stakeholders across multiple disciplines and global offices.

Key responsibilities include driving high-profile software development projects, maintaining team roadmaps aligned with product priorities, managing documentation, and keeping stakeholders informed of project status and risks. The role requires cultivating relationships across engineering teams and facilitating requirements development while considering technical capabilities and limitations.

Qualifications include 5+ years of project management experience with large-scale projects, experience with DevOps practices, strong technical architecture understanding, and knowledge of various project management methodologies including Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall. A BA/BS degree or equivalent experience is required.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $126,400 to $185,600 depending on location and experience, plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and other financial benefits. This role provides an opportunity to work with world-class teams creating entertainment experiences that reach consumers globally, within a company known for innovation and storytelling excellence.

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Responsibilities For Sr Technical Program Mgr

  • Drive execution and delivery of multiple high-profile software development projects
  • Develop and maintain team roadmap aligned with product priorities
  • Facilitate project processes through documentation
  • Keep stakeholders informed of project statuses and risks
  • Cultivate relationships across engineering teams
  • Identify solution paths for competing requirements
  • Facilitate requirements development considering technical capabilities

Requirements For Sr Technical Program Mgr

  • 5+ years experience as a Project Manager managing large-scale projects
  • Experience working with DevOps practices
  • Strong understanding of technical architecture
  • Experience running consumer application development projects
  • Knowledge of Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience required

Benefits For Sr Technical Program Mgr

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentives

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