Technical Project Manager

Job Description

The Living Room team at Disney Streaming is seeking a Technical Project Manager for an
immediate opening. This is an opportunity to help build industry-leading apps while getting to work
closely with some of the greatest minds in the media technology industry. If working in a collaborative
team environment and facing new challenges every day while the apps you help build get used by
millions of people excites you, then this is the role for you.

This Technical Project Manager will be responsible for managing the development of client applications
across Disney Streaming Services platforms and properties. This individual will be responsible for
project-managing application releases, coordinating development resources, prioritizing and scheduling
feature implementation and working with stakeholders across the organization. This individual must
possess the ability to effectively manage each piece of the SDLC for multiple applications across multiple
platforms.

This is a permanent full-time position.

You definitely...
• Have 5+ years of technical project management experience, managing multiple concurrent
initiatives and working directly with engineers
• Have experience in managing the development of consumer-facing software, ideally
cross-platform, native client applications
• Have strong technical proficiency demonstrated in any number of ways, ex. coding skills, quality
assurance experience or technical writing background or similar
• Have in-depth experience executing both Agile and Waterfall software development
methodologies
• Have mastered industry-standard project management tools such as JIRA
• Have excellent professional writing skills and are able to provide verbal explanations of status
and technical issues with precision and accuracy
• Excel at working with project stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, and you are
able to effectively communicate requirements to development teams
• Excel in leading effective meetings (keeping teams on track), you plan, document decisions and
follow up
• Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and are able to start the conversation
• Negotiate with skill and are able to identify a solution path for various competing requirements
or stakeholder preferences
• Learn quickly and enthusiastically, particularly about technical systems and issues
• Are passionate about your career, take strong ownership of the initiatives you manage, and you
continue to develop and refine essential Project Management skills
• Are constantly evaluating process and seeking for ways to improve at every iteration
• Are obsessed with managing quality applications, always working to better said products

It would be nice if you...
• Have experience managing apps for mobile or game consoles and/or installed software and are
familiar with the intricacies of app submission and approval procedures
• Are able to work closely with the program manager on maximizing efficiency by helping to drive
process and strategy focused on high value delivery
• Are a Certified ScrumMaster or have PMP certifications

About Disney Streaming:

Comprised of the Company's international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Streaming.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rje792-3-137-192-3-42 in your application.