Product Strategy & Planning Manager

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Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Signature Experiences Date posted Oct. 13, 2026

As a Product Strategy & Planning Manager you will help drive product strategy and growth across Disney Signature Experiences (DSE) by evaluating new product opportunities, consumer programs, and franchise integration initiatives. This role leverages consumer insights, market trends, competitive analysis, and business performance data to develop recommendations that support DSE's long-term growth objectives. Partnering with leaders across DSE, the Manager leads complex initiatives, influences strategic decisions, and helps identify opportunities that enhance the overall portfolio.

The Product Strategy & Planning Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Product Strategy & Planning. This role is located in Celebration, FL.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze business performance, consumer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
• Assess existing products, experiences, and services while evaluating new concepts, consumer programs, and franchise integration opportunities that drive revenue and operating income growth.
• Develop recommendations that support DSE growth priorities and optimize the overall portfolio strategy.
• Build business cases, financial models, and impact assessments to evaluate potential initiatives and support investment decisions.
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop growth strategies, scenario planning, and long-term product roadmaps.
• Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify emerging opportunities, risks, and best practices.
• Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and reporting that provide actionable insights and influence leadership decisions.
• Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders across DSE, helping advance existing initiatives and identify new opportunities for future growth.

Required

Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in Business Planning, Finance, Brand Management, Product Development, Marketing, Sales Strategy, or a related field.
• Skilled at leveraging performance metrics, consumer insights, and business analytics to evaluate opportunities and optimize programs.
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with experience developing strategic recommendations and supporting long-term business planning.
• Experience developing business cases, financial analyses, and impact assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in Tableau, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred.
• Experience in project management and driving strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
• Ability to build strategic alliances and influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels within and outside the Disney organization.
• Experience participating in and leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated collaborative, solution‑oriented approach with the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
• Experience developing product, portfolio, or growth strategies that support long-term business objectives.
• Understanding of Disney Signature Experiences products, services, and business drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leveraging consumer research, market insights, and competitive intelligence to inform business or product strategy.
• Developing business cases, financial models, and commercial impact assessments to evaluate growth opportunities and new initiatives.
• Experience presenting strategic recommendations and influencing decision-making with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

Required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Strategy, Hospitality Management, or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, Hospitality Management, or a related field

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks:
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About the Role & Team:

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