Lead Technical Program Manager

The Walt Disney Company

. Lead execution and delivery of highly complex and strategically prioritized programs with cross-functional and organizational impact .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeGlendale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $155,700 - $208,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale software development programs, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies, while effectively communicating with stakeholders and driving cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to mentor teams and optimize program management practices in a media technology environment.

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Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesCommunication SkillsRisk MitigationBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Software Development ProgramsCapacity PlanningProgram Metrics TrackingDeployment PracticesIssue ResolutionScrumKanbanScaled AgileProject ManagementStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing SkillsResults-Focused ApproachAccountability

Tools & Technologies

AI-Driven ToolsDashboardsPresentation SoftwareCommunication PlatformsReporting Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certifications

Industry Keywords

Media TechnologyAd TechGlobal Technology OrganizationCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution and delivery of highly complex and strategically prioritized programs with cross-functional and organizational impact
Develop plans and timelines, accounting for all dependencies
Ensure transparency of progress and issues/risks; drive risk mitigation, contingency planning, and issue resolution
Communicate status and program summaries through presentations, dashboards, email, and direct communication with stakeholders and executive leadership
Ensure involved parties understand and accept roles and responsibilities and remain accountable for deliverables
Perform capacity planning for teams
Coordinate activities across multiple technology teams with program management colleagues
Understand program-domain technical components, architecture, tools, deployment practices, cross-system interactions, and dependencies
Track and report key program metrics
Partner with Product to advance the intake pipeline and triage programs for senior leadership recommendations
Facilitate discussions and activities with a results-focused approach
Navigate The Walt Disney Company to drive progress when responsibilities are unclear
Define, optimize, and manage team-of-teams ceremonies and processes
Advise executives on program feasibility, risks, prioritization, and delivery trade-offs
Influence and align cross-functional and external partners without direct authority
Leverage AI-driven tools to improve scalable delivery processes, governance models, and reporting frameworks
Drive, track, and report on budgets
Coordinate with external vendors
Mentor other technical program managers and elevate program management practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience managing large-scale, strategic, software development programs in a well-established global technology organization
Proven ability to facilitate effective communication across disparate teams
Expertise in Agile or Waterfall program management methods, including Scrum, Kanban, and/or Scaled Agile
Strong planning, delivery, and problem-solving skills
Superb written and verbal communications, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills, especially with senior leadership
Experience working in a media technology environment
Ad tech domain knowledge, or demonstrated aptitude for learning a technology-based engineering domain
BA/BS or equivalent experience required
Formal project management certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered