Principal, Data Product Management

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: New York, NYSan Francisco, CASanta Monica, CABristol, CT
Salary: $197,400–$264,700 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Oct 31, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $231k

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This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $165,500–$224,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $231k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 186 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 183 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal, Data Product Management

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The Principal, Data Product Management role at Disney+ involves owning the long-term strategy and vision for data collection across a global portfolio of digital products. This includes evaluating market trends to make build-vs-buy decisions, collaborating closely with Data Engineering teams on platform development, and leading cross-functional initiatives without formal authority. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data platform product management, hands-on production experience with data collection platforms, and a track record of building new capabilities in ambiguous environments. Key skills include proficiency in SQL and Python, fluency with AI tools, and expertise in defining enterprise data contracts and governance standards. The role demands strong executive communication skills to influence roadmap decisions across multiple organizations while ensuring data quality and reliability at scale.

Skills

SQL Python Data Governance Cloud Data Stack AI Tools CI/CD Data Collection Platforms Tag Management Web Data-Layer CDP Schema Registries Data Contracts Data Observability GDPR CCPA Executive Communication Change Management Machine Learning Data Requirements

What you'll do

Own the long-term strategy and vision for data collection across all digital products.
Evaluate market trends to make informed build-vs-buy decisions on data solutions.
Serve as product counterpart to Data Engineering teams, influencing roadmap and tradeoffs.
Lead cross-organizational initiatives without formal authority, resolving high-stakes conflicts.
Ensure data quality and reliability at the source for downstream analytics and models.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in Data Platform Product Management or related technical product roles.
Proven track record of defining enterprise data contracts and governance standards in complex environments.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing roadmap decisions without direct authority.
Hands-on production experience with data collection platforms, including evaluation and selection criteria.
Strong mentorship skills for multiple PMs across teams, raising the bar for AI-assisted work practices.

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