Sr Technical Business Analyst

Sr Technical Business Analyst

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Location:

Glendale, California, United States | Business:
The Walt Disney Studios

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Business Analyst / Product Owner to lead the design, delivery, and maintenance of internal‑facing applications in support of The Walt Disney Studios. The role requires building a deep understanding of current and future technologies associated with the Studio businesses, serving as the bridge between development teams and business stakeholders, and ensuring that technical solutions align with strategic goals and user needs.

• In close partnership with the Manager and business stakeholders, develop the product vision and roadmap for internal full‑stack applications.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, UX designers, and QA to deliver high‑quality solutions on time and within scope.
• Engage with business clients or other product teams to gather requirements, define use cases, and translate needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and prioritization activities; define, groom, and accept user stories based on stakeholder requests.
• Document and maintain data flow diagrams, UML diagrams, and other technical artifacts to support development and stakeholder understanding.
• Analyze and interpret data using moderate SQL skills to support decision‑making and ad‑hoc queries.
• Partner with infrastructure and data engineering teams to support integration with platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, and traditional SQL databases.
• Monitor product KPIs and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate all successes, opportunities, and risks in formal communications.

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of experience in business analysis or product ownership within software development environments.
• 5+ years of experience using Agile SCRUM methodology with a proven track record of managing full‑stack application delivery in an Agile setting.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, SQL databases) and proficiency in SQL for querying and data validation.
• Familiarity with UML and data flow diagramming tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.

• Experience in enterprise environments with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience using BI tools (Microstrategy, Power
  
  BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Familiarity with AI tools and concepts, including prompt engineering.
• Certified Agile Product Owner is a plus.
• Knowledge of film production lifecycle or experience within studios is preferred.

• BA/BS required.

Hiring range (Glendale, California): $97,500.00 - $ per year. The base pay will depend on internal equity and may vary based on geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include a bonus and/or long‑term incentive units. Benefits include medical, financial, and other standard benefits.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, and the company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.