Sr Technical Program Manager at Hulu
New York, NY 10001
About the Job
Job Posting Title:Sr Technical Program ManagerReq ID:10099488Job Description:Job Description: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 here:Building the future of Disney’s media: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power our 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 implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.Business Operations is the glue of DE&E Technology, with a persistent focus on connecting all the pieces of the business
All the components that make up the organization – engineering, product, design, operations, support and more – come together and move the business forward with oversight, effective prioritization, and guidance
This team synthesizes information from across the business to ensure leaders are armed with all the necessary data before making strategic and financial decisions
From forecasting, funding, tracking, and reporting on projects, to ways of working, and resource management, Business Operations has transparency and input into all aspects of the team. Job Summary:Within the Business Operations organization, the Senior Technical Program Manager will drive efficiency and coordination to support the engineering organization
This position will guide teams through the development, rollout, and adoption of programs that extend the functionality of services across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
You will collaborate with teams across the organization to coordinate initiatives that deliver on business goals and objectives
If you enjoy entertainment, working collaboratively, and leading teams, this role is a great fit for you.Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:Project Planning and Execution: Develop project plans and drive the end-to-end execution and delivery of multiple programs across various teams
Ensure all dependencies are understood and keep business partners informed of progress.Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with engineering, product management, and cross-functional leaders to help align on the roadmap, vision, and strategy for the organization.Influence and Alignment: Assist in driving alignment and reducing complexity across cross-functional teams.Team Dynamics and Culture: Develop team dynamics, morale, and motivation while fostering a culture where all members and points of view are respected.Engineering Collaboration: Work with engineering to ensure developments are balanced in terms of cost vs
benefit, scalability, and alignment with business goals and customer needs.Proactive Support: Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and support the initiation of conversations.Negotiation: Support negotiation efforts and help identify solution paths for competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.Enthusiastic Learning: Demonstrate a willingness to learn quickly and enthusiastically, especially about technical systems and issues.Process Improvement: Assist in evaluating processes and seeking ways to improve with each iteration.Required Education and Experience/Skills/Training:Minimum Qualifications:Established in Technical Program Management with 5+ years of experience in the software industryDemonstrated experience with Agile project management in roles such as Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar positions for software development teams.Experience working with technical scrum teams and understanding the software development lifecycle and release management processes.Proven ability to work with product and design teams, as well as other stakeholders, to understand requirements, prioritize initiatives, and assist engineering teams in driving projects forward.Skilled in identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, mitigating, and communicating project risks to internal and external partners.Takes a proactive approach in initiating conversations and assisting program leads in process development
Consistently evaluates and seeks to improve processes at every iteration.BA/BS or equivalent experience required.Preferred Qualifications:CSM / CSP Certification or similar preferredExperience in streaming media software and digital technologyExpertise in software delivery management tools (Jira, Confluence, Airtable, etc.)Technical proficiency demonstrated through coding skills, quality assurance experience, technical writing background, or similar expertiseThe hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $124,000to $166,200 per year, in San Francisco, CA is $135,800 to $182,000 and in New York, NY & Seattle, WA is $129,900 to $174,100 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.Job Posting Segment:Business OperationsJob Posting Primary Business:BO - Global Program ManagementPrimary Job Posting Category:Project Management TechEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Santa Monica, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2024-09-25SummaryLocation: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Glendale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USAType: Full time
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 here:Building the future of Disney’s media: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power our 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 implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.Business Operations is the glue of DE&E Technology, with a persistent focus on connecting all the pieces of the business
All the components that make up the organization – engineering, product, design, operations, support and more – come together and move the business forward with oversight, effective prioritization, and guidance
This team synthesizes information from across the business to ensure leaders are armed with all the necessary data before making strategic and financial decisions
From forecasting, funding, tracking, and reporting on projects, to ways of working, and resource management, Business Operations has transparency and input into all aspects of the team. Job Summary:Within the Business Operations organization, the Senior Technical Program Manager will drive efficiency and coordination to support the engineering organization
This position will guide teams through the development, rollout, and adoption of programs that extend the functionality of services across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
You will collaborate with teams across the organization to coordinate initiatives that deliver on business goals and objectives
If you enjoy entertainment, working collaboratively, and leading teams, this role is a great fit for you.Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:Project Planning and Execution: Develop project plans and drive the end-to-end execution and delivery of multiple programs across various teams
Ensure all dependencies are understood and keep business partners informed of progress.Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with engineering, product management, and cross-functional leaders to help align on the roadmap, vision, and strategy for the organization.Influence and Alignment: Assist in driving alignment and reducing complexity across cross-functional teams.Team Dynamics and Culture: Develop team dynamics, morale, and motivation while fostering a culture where all members and points of view are respected.Engineering Collaboration: Work with engineering to ensure developments are balanced in terms of cost vs
benefit, scalability, and alignment with business goals and customer needs.Proactive Support: Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and support the initiation of conversations.Negotiation: Support negotiation efforts and help identify solution paths for competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.Enthusiastic Learning: Demonstrate a willingness to learn quickly and enthusiastically, especially about technical systems and issues.Process Improvement: Assist in evaluating processes and seeking ways to improve with each iteration.Required Education and Experience/Skills/Training:Minimum Qualifications:Established in Technical Program Management with 5+ years of experience in the software industryDemonstrated experience with Agile project management in roles such as Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar positions for software development teams.Experience working with technical scrum teams and understanding the software development lifecycle and release management processes.Proven ability to work with product and design teams, as well as other stakeholders, to understand requirements, prioritize initiatives, and assist engineering teams in driving projects forward.Skilled in identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, mitigating, and communicating project risks to internal and external partners.Takes a proactive approach in initiating conversations and assisting program leads in process development
Consistently evaluates and seeks to improve processes at every iteration.BA/BS or equivalent experience required.Preferred Qualifications:CSM / CSP Certification or similar preferredExperience in streaming media software and digital technologyExpertise in software delivery management tools (Jira, Confluence, Airtable, etc.)Technical proficiency demonstrated through coding skills, quality assurance experience, technical writing background, or similar expertiseThe hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $124,000to $166,200 per year, in San Francisco, CA is $135,800 to $182,000 and in New York, NY & Seattle, WA is $129,900 to $174,100 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.Job Posting Segment:Business OperationsJob Posting Primary Business:BO - Global Program ManagementPrimary Job Posting Category:Project Management TechEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Santa Monica, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2024-09-25SummaryLocation: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Glendale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USAType: Full time
