Content Security Technical Program Manager

Content Security Technical Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Walt Disney Studios Content Security organization is chartered with securing and protecting all creative content throughout the production lifecycle. We rely on deep technical expertise, strong partnerships, and best practices to safeguard content. The organization is part of the Studio Technology group, reporting to the Studio CTO.

The Content Security Program Manager reports to the Director of Content Security Engineering and works Monday–Thursday in-person from Glendale, CA;
Fridays are remote.

This technical program manager partners directly with assessment and engineering teams responsible for secure design and integration across cloud platforms, application tools, and AI technologies. You will drive cross‑functional programs that enable secure collaboration, embedding security principles throughout the creative and technical pipeline. The role requires strong project and program management skills, technical acumen, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Leadership: Develop and coordinate a strong program with consideration of stakeholder needs and team capacity.
• Technical Partnership: Serve as a liaison, guiding partners through secure design, architectural reviews, and technical assessments for custom and vendor‑supplied tools.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build relationships within Content Security, Studio Technology, and business stakeholders to align security initiatives with studio goals and creative workflows.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement, identify bottlenecks in security workflows, and automate common use cases.
• Assessment & Metrics: Develop and maintain dashboards with KPIs to monitor program effectiveness, stakeholder response, and operational metrics. Present program health reports and actionable insights to leadership.
• Emerging Technology: Stay ahead of trends in AI, cloud security, and content pipeline tooling.
• Problem Solving: Lead solutioning for challenges, eliminate roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of security initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management.
• Technical knowledge of cybersecurity and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proven success leading cross‑functional programs and interfacing with engineering teams to implement and optimize security tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to executive audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Entertainment/media industry experience preferred.
• PMP or equivalent security certifications preferred.
• Experience with technical tools such as Smartsheet, Tableau, Power BI, and common media production platforms (Adobe, DaVinci, Aspera, etc.).

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $134,000 to $149,000 per year. Base pay will be determined based on internal equity and candidate qualifications. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided, plus a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

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