Data Engineering Manager

The Walt Disney Company is an iconic global entertainment and technology leader renowned for its storytelling and innovation. With a legacy dating back to Walt Disney's groundbreaking vision, the company has expanded far beyond animation and movies to encompass theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, sports networks, news divisions, and a myriad of other businesses. Disney's mission is to create and deliver unforgettable experiences for consumers worldwide by continuously pushing the boundaries of technology and entertainment. The company combines creative storytelling with cutting-edge technological solutions, making it a powerhouse that influences many sectors across the globe.

Within this vast ecosystem, the Enterprise Technology division plays a pivotal role in supporting Disney's multifaceted business landscape. Its mission centers around delivering technology solutions that align with business strategies and enhance enterprise-wide operational efficiency. Through cross-company collaboration and innovation, the Enterprise Technology group drives competitive advantages that enhance consumer experiences, enable business growth, and advance operational excellence. This department serves as the backbone of Disney's digital transformation and technological progress.

The Data Solutions & Products group is a critical component of Enterprise Technology. This group is responsible for designing, developing, and managing a diverse portfolio of enterprise solutions focusing on data, analytics, and automation. These solutions are utilized by many Disney business teams globally, helping them make data-driven decisions and automating complex workflows. The group’s key commitment is to provide scalable, reliable, and innovative data products that meet evolving business requirements.

The Data Engineering Manager role is a vital technical leadership position within the Data Solutions & Products group. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to spearhead significant projects related to Disney’s expansive data platforms. Beyond technical leadership, the position also carries product ownership responsibility for these platforms, encompassing strategy, roadmap setting, and stakeholder engagement. One of the primary projects that the Data Engineering Manager will lead is the implementation of the Finance Data Layer. This initiative involves building a data lakehouse that supports financial systems, enterprise performance management (EPM) systems, business intelligence reporting and analytics, and AI/ML applications. The project demands a comprehensive understanding of financial data architectures and modern analytics integration.

This position requires working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where collaboration between product teams, project managers, and business partners is crucial to delivering innovative, industry-leading business solutions. The Data Engineering Manager will lead a team of data engineers through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget. The role requires excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business audiences, strong mentorship abilities to develop engineering talent, and a passion for leveraging emerging data technologies for continuous improvement.

Disney offers competitive salaries reflective of various geographic locations, coupled with bonus opportunities and incentive units, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. Employment is full-time and permanent, offering a chance to contribute to a world-class enterprise dedicated to innovation, storytelling, and technological advancement.