Baltimore
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 Newsand many more. These products and brands and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry matter to millions of people globally. About the Role We are looking for an impact-oriented Director of Product, Marketplace to lead the strategy, vision, and execution of our growing and dynamic global marketplace ecosystem across our various brands. This senior role will own the product portfolio across bundles, add-ons, and DTC partner integrations, building a dynamic ecosystem that drives customer value, partner success, and business growth. You will lead and mentor a team of product managers, set a bold vision for how our marketplace evolves, and work closely with engineering, design, data, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions. This is a pivotal leadership role with high visibility and influence across the company. Responsibilities • Set Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate a compelling product vision for our marketplace ecosystem, including DTC bundles and add-ons, spanning our brands., • Drive Rapid Execution: Lead the end-to-end product lifecyclefrom discovery to launchensuring delivery of high-quality, impactful marketplace experiences in a fast-paced environment., • Lead & Develop Team: Manage and mentor product managers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability., • Ecosystem Thinking: Understand and optimize complex ecosystems, balancing the incentives and needs of customers, partners, and the business., • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with other product teams, engineering, design, data, marketing, and business development to align roadmaps and deliver seamless customer experiences., • Growth & Impact: Use data and experimentation to drive adoption, engagement, and monetization within the marketplace., • 12+ years of product management experience, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role managing and scaling PM teams., • Bachelor's degree, • Proven track record of building and growing marketplace ecosystems, ideally including bundles, add-ons, or partner-driven models., • Strong growth mindset with the ability to set ambitious goals, learn quickly, and adapt strategies to drive measurable impact., • Deep understanding of marketplace dynamics, incentives, and ecosystem complexity., • Technical aptitude to engage effectively with engineering and understand platform architecture., • Experience in entertainment, media, or adjacent industries strongly preferred., • Exceptional communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills., • Lead a critical product domain with massive potential for impact., • Shape the future of a marketplace ecosystem at the intersection of entertainment and technology., • Work with a talented, passionate team that values creativity, growth, and bold ideas.