Product Strategy & Planning Manager

Overview

Join the Product Strategy & Planning team at Walt Disney World and contribute to shaping consumer-facing product strategies that significantly influence business outcomes. In this role, you will spearhead long-term projects enhancing the commercial product menu and assessing site needs to craft strategic investment plans fostering sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop substantial new business opportunities by analyzing market trends, conducting competitive assessments, facilitating ideation sessions, and building comprehensive business cases to secure leadership endorsement.
• Improve and revolutionize existing and emerging products by applying structured frameworks, evaluating performance data, incorporating consumer insights, and collaborating with departments including Finance, Consumer Insight, Industrial Engineering, and Revenue Planning to balance multiple priorities.
• Prepare and deliver tailored recommendations and presentations to executives, managers, and partners to obtain approvals.
• Lead project implementation independently ensuring timely delivery and effective new product launch.
• Engage in or lead cross-functional forums promoting alignment and driving initiatives that foster site growth.
• Prioritize various projects efficiently within a dynamic environment while clearly defining goals and required actions for complex workloads.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum three years' relevant experience in business development, strategy, consulting, brand management, finance, marketing, innovation, or digital product management.
• Robust financial and analytical skills to create and execute long-term strategic initiatives within matrix organizations.
• Proven entrepreneurial drive combined with business development and product strategy expertise.
• Ability to synthesize diverse consumer insights into actionable, cohesive strategies.
• Strong emotional intelligence with aptitude for building partnerships and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities with skill in crafting compelling stories and delivering confident, polished presentations to senior leaders.
• Capacity to manage high volumes of complex projects by effective prioritization to meet business objectives.
• Experience with financial oversight including P&L, capital projects, and interpreting operational data.

Preferred:

• Eight or more years of experience in related fields.
• Specialized knowledge of consumer products, theme parks, or resorts industries.
• Familiarity with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts offerings.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Industrial Engineering, Marketing or another quantitative discipline or equivalent.
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for the position in Orlando, FL is $100,100 to $134,200 annually. Actual pay depends on factors such as geographic location, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include bonuses or long-term incentive units plus comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits depending on role level.