Sr. Manager Business Strategy International at Disney in Burbank, CA

Sr. Manager Business Strategy International Location: Burbank, CA, USA Job Posting Title: Sr. Manager Business Strategy International Req ID: 10149872 Job Description: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. Platform Distribution Strategy is responsible for applying ingenuity and critical thinking skills to advance the Media Networks, Direct-To-Consumer, Digital Transactional, and other platforms. Platform Distribution Strategy is looking for a Sr. Manager, Business Strategy to partner with PD Strategy executive leadership in developing and executing a unified global sales strategy, through partnership with key groups across other business units. The Sr. Manager will play a key role in supporting the international / local teams on ongoing deal evaluations and analysis. Responsibilities: Provide timely and thoughtful advisory support to international teams on existing business models, potential risks and challenges, and solves Coordinate with local teams in APAC, LATAM and EMEA to align key issues and goals, and support a streamlined negotiation process Support any ongoing modeling and analysis needed as part of the deal evaluations Work with domestic Sales, Legal, Business Affairs and other stakeholders on select Pay-TV, and global DTC and transactional clients Manages team responsible for platform distribution strategy Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports Required Experience: 7+ years of directly related experience in strategy, finance, or business development;  could be a combination of professional work and applicable education (e.g., MBA or equivalent) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required Understanding of media industry landscape, including competitors and current trends Experience managing in-depth analyses and projects from concept to completion Excellent management, organizational and communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Strong proven written, verbal, modeling skills (including Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel) Preferred Qualifications: Work experience in investment banking and/or management consulting Industry experience in global media, technology and/or with subscription business models Experience managing (directly and/or indirectly) and growing junior team members MBA or other relevant advanced degree #DISNEYPLATFORMDISTRIBUTION The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $149,500 - $205,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: Platform Distribution Job Posting Primary Business: PD Strategy Primary Job Posting Category: Business Development (Sales) Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-05-08