Manager, Decision Science Products

The Walt Disney Company

Manager for Decision Science Products at Disney. Driving product lifecycle and cross-functional collaboration to enhance decision-making through data analytics.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeBurbank • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $171,600 - $230,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience including data science product management for technology-based data/analytics or software products
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

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Hard Skills & Tools

data science product managementagile product developmentbacklog managementsprint planningroadmap definitionforecastingoptimizationmachine learningdata visualizationSQL

Soft Skills

storytellingexecutive communicationcollaborationmentoringuser-centric designstrategic advisingsimplifying complex conceptsfostering inclusivitylearningexperimentation