Principal Digital PM

Job Posting Title: Principal Digital Product Manager Req ID: 10155223 Job Description: **Position Overview**  \*The position is a contract position with possibililty for renewal **Position Overview**  **Principal** **Digital Product Manager**  This role is a senior individual contributor within the Walt Disney Attractions Japan (WDAJ) Technology & Digital team, serving as a **strategic product management lead and trusted liaison** to Oriental Land Company (OLC) across both Theme Park and Cruise businesses.  Positioned at the intersection of **product strategy, technology integration, and cross-organizational alignment**, this role supports OLC in shaping high-quality digital and technology-enabled guest and cast experiences. It plays a critical role in **bridging Disney Experiences’ global digital ecosystem with OLC’s locally owned products and operations**, ensuring alignment with Disney standards while respecting OLC’s ownership model.  This position **does not hold final decision-making authority, product ownership, or delivery accountability**. All such responsibilities remain with OLC’s business and technology leadership.  Instead, the role focuses on **enabling high-quality product decisions, clarity, and alignment**, through structured product leadership, technical insight, and strategic advisory.  **Core Focus Areas**  * **Strategic Product Leadership & Advisory**  Guide and influence product vision, roadmap development, prioritization, and trade-offs to support OLC decision-making.  * **Global Product Integration & Alignment**  Connect OLC efforts with Disney’s global platforms, standards, and best practices to drive consistency, reuse, and operational efficiency.  * **Cross-Organizational Liaison**  Act as a key interface between OLC teams and Disney Experiences stakeholders globally (US, Europe, Asia), ensuring alignment across product, engineering, data, design, and operations.  * **Clarity & Decision Enablement**  Structure complex business and technical topics into actionable insights, including dependencies, risks, and trade-offs for executive stakeholders.  * **Experience Quality & Consistency**  Advocate and influence adoption of Disney’s digital experience principles and product standards across guest-facing and cast-facing systems.  * **Capability Building & Innovation**  Promote adoption of emerging technologies (including AI) and modern product management practices to enhance OLC’s digital capabilities.  **Scope**  * Supports both **Theme Park and Cruise businesses** (~40% / 60%)  * Operates across **multi-site, cross-regional environments**  * Requires occasional travel (1–2 times per year)  **Ideal Candidate**  A senior product leader who excels at:  * Driving impact and alignment **without authority**  * Navigating **complex, multi-organization environments**  * Connecting **strategy, technology, and execution**  * Influencing **senior stakeholders across companies and regions**  **Key Responsibilities**  * Serve as a **product management liaison** between OLC Technology, Digital, and Systems teams and Disney global teams  * Provide **structured product leadership and advisory** without assuming ownership of delivery or final decisions  * Support leadership in **strategic presentations, workshops, and executive alignment sessions**  * Partner with OLC stakeholders to support:  Defining **product vision, goals, and success metrics**  Structuring and refine **roadmaps, sequencing, and priorities**  Translating business needs into **clear product and system requirements**  Connecting with Disney global SMEs across domains  * Drive alignment with Disney by:  Promoting **product management standards, artifacts, and review practices**  Aligning to **technical standards, platforms, and experience principles**  Identifying **opportunities for reuse, integration, and consistency** across regions  * Act as an **integration point across initiatives**, ensuring awareness of:  Dependencies across systems and teams  Risks, constraints, and trade-offs  Alignment between business, engineering, and vendor teams  * Review and provide structured feedback on:  Product strategy, scope, and requirements  Feature definitions and experience flows  Delivery plans and prioritization approach  * Support cross-functional collaboration across:  Disney and OLC technology and digital stakeholders  Engineering, infrastructure, and platform teams  External partners and vendors  * Document and articulate:  Disney’s product capabilities, workflows, and dependencies  Disney’s technology and platform landscapes  Integration opportunities across ecosystems  * Translate complex technical and product topics into **clear, actionable communication** for both technical and non-technical audiences  * Research and share insights on:  Emerging technologies (AI, connected services, digital platforms)  Industry trends in theme parks, cruise, and hospitality  Global Disney product practices and innovations  * Support knowledge sharing through **training, workshops, and cross-team communication mechanisms**  **Note:** This position does not directly own product delivery, backlog execution, or final prioritization decisions.  **Qualifications**  **Required Qualifications**   * **8+ years of experience** in product management, product design, or digital/technology-driven services, including complex platforms or ecosystems  * Proven ability to **define and influence product strategy, vision, and roadmaps** in environments where **ownership resides with OLC**  * Demonstrated ability to **influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority** across cross-functional and cross-company teams  * Experience working closely with **engineering, infrastructure, platform, and business teams** to address complex technical and operational challenges  * Strong experience in **distributed, cross-regional, and multi-stakeholder environments**  * Excellent communication skills in **both English and Japanese**, with the ability to bridge technical and business discussions effectively  * Ability to **manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving requirements** with structured thinking and clarity  * Strong **analytical skills and structured problem-solving ability**, using data and insights to support decision-making  * Proven ability to **engage and influence senior stakeholders**, including OLC leadership, partners, and vendors  * High level of **professionalism, collaboration, and integrity**, aligned with Disney values  **Preferred Qualifications**  * Experience in **global or multi-site digital product ecosystems**, including integration across varied operating models and technology stacks  * Experience supporting **product integration, standardization, or cross-platform alignment initiatives**  * Industry experience in **hospitality, travel, cruise, theme parks, or large-scale consumer digital platforms**  * Familiarity with:  Mobile and web applications  Travel / eCommerce platforms  Omnichannel guest experiences  AI-enabled tools and personalization  * Experience working with **platform and engineering teams on integrations**, including APIs, shared services, and data flows  * Experience establishing or improving **product management practices, processes, and artifacts**  * Ability to document and communicate **end-to-end product capabilities and system landscapes**  * Understanding of **infrastructure constraints, system dependencies, and delivery trade-offs**  * Experience in **strategy or technology consulting**, with strong skills in:  Structured problem solving  Executive communication  Stakeholder alignment  * Exposure to **connected systems** (IoT, onboard systems, location-based services)  * MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus  **Role Characteristics (Summary)**  * Not a final product owner or decision-maker   * Acts as a **trusted product leader and strategic liaison to OLC**   * Focused on **alignment, integration, and decision enablement**   * Strong emphasis on **cross-organizational coordination and clarity**   * Operates across **global Disney and local OLC ecosystems**   * Supports both **Theme Park and Cruise businesses (40/60)**   * Involves periodic travel (1–2 times per year)  Job Posting Segment: Walt Disney Attractions Japan Job Posting Primary Business: Digital Business Primary Job Posting Category: Product Management Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Chiba-ken, Japan Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-08-06