Manager, Disney+ Tactical Opportunities

The Manager, Disney+ Tactical Opportunities, will support the Disney+ Business Team by providing daily analytical and business modeling support to drive and optimize our global product and growth strategy. Illustrative examples include ideating and evaluating subscriber acquisition, retention, and engagement initiatives, and sizing new growth and monetization opportunities. The team also often leads presentations for C-Suite level executives and DTC leadership. Given the dynamic scope and type of work within Tactical Opportunities, projects will often be complex, ambiguous, fluid, and involve multiple stakeholders. As such, success in this highly impactful role requires robust analytical and presentation skills with a strong interest in leveraging data to solve problems. The Manager will be expected to work independently on projects with minimal oversight, and adeptly manage expectations of peers and cross-functional partners across Product, Data & Analytics, Subscriber Planning, and Business Operations. Broadly defined, the work in this role will help shape Disney’s DTC growth strategy. 

Drive growth opportunities through product and other strategic initiatives: 

• Architect thoughtful, thorough, and actionable assessments of product initiatives through robust subscriber and financial modeling, which will be used to shape the Global Disney+ and Hulu product strategy 

• Drive roadmap planning and prioritization, business support, and continuous partnership with Product/Tech/Data org 

• Leverage a data-driven approach to generate buy-in from cross-functional partners and regional stakeholders  

• Lead near-term subscriber and financial growth opportunities for Disney+ and Hulu with comprehensive and digestible presentation materials 

• Build Senior Executive presentations to tell the ever-evolving overall DTC growth story  

• Tactically execute quick-turnaround, executive ad hoc requests for the broader DTC org 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning Product/Data, Finance, Operations, and Strategy 

• Partner with Product, Technology, and Data to build a robust opportunity sizings for new product initiatives on a global basis. 

• Provide strategic support to Business Planning and Operations for sound execution and communication of growth initiatives 

• Work closely with Finance to synthesize the DTC growth narrative across Subscribers, Revenue, Ad Sales, Content, and Marketing for fast and informed executive decision-making 

•  Develop and mentor one Senior Analyst

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in product strategy, direct-to-consumer strategy, investment banking, management consulting, or similar fields 

• Impeccable excel skills with experience navigating large data sets, building financial/subscription models, and tackling broader analytical analyses 

• Excellent PowerPoint and accompanying communication skills, with an ability to distill complex ideas into structured outputs and present to all levels of management 

• Thrive in ambiguity with a deliverable-focused attitude, strong work ethic, ability to prioritize, and resolve an array of issues simultaneously 

• Knowledge and understanding of subscription / DTC KPIs and media & entertainment industry experience is a strong plus 

• Bachelor’s degree