Based in Orlando, FL and reporting to the Sr. Manager, Technology the **Manager, Product Optimization** will oversee a team of (10+) cast and contractors, both on-shore and off-shore, including Software Engineers and Data Analysts who work in analytics engineering and operations, data analytics, and digital product optimization. Software Engineers within this team manage the analytics framework which enables DPEP Technology and Digital marketing technology stack, analytics implementation, and frontend development work for A/B/n testing and optimization campaigns. Data analysts on this team perform comprehensive analysis of digital product optimization campaigns across web and mobile app. This includes projects around A/B/n testing, Adobe Machine Learning, Adobe Target Profile, and Adobe Recommendations. This core team manages the Adobe Target and Adobe Launch tools and DPEP Technology and Digital Analytics Engineering and Digital Product Optimization program. The role will proactively identify, communicate, and build scalable and performative solutions that improve business outcomes, with a focus on efficient, creative solutions to complex problems.


The ideal candidate:


Is an analytical and strategic thinker and has the confidence and knowledge to play a significant role driving the DPEP Technology and Digital business in a highly matrixed organization


Is able to manage and mentor a large team who possess multiple backgrounds and personalities


Is a self-starter and a quick learner with a desire to learn new tools and techniques


Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and can work with senior managers and executives


Is detail oriented and can provide succinct executive summaries as needed


Can manage multiple projects and priorities, handle complex, difficult situations as well as assist team in managing time and bandwidth effectively


**Basic Qualifications**


Minimum 7 years digital analytics experience and/or A/B/n testing and optimization experience


2 years management or relevant leadership experience


Advanced knowledge of Adobe Launch, Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics, or other comparable web analytics applications


Advanced experience in providing actionable analytics and proposing optimization tactics


Deep understanding of A/B Testing, audience segmentation and content targeting


Advanced knowledge of data architecture, data mining, and analytics tracking


Advanced technical expertise on web development and/or app development


Advanced experience in handling complex data sets in various tools and applications


Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Familiarity with statistics and statistical software


Experience in strategic marketing and planning


Required knowledge of industry-standard project execution methodologies like Agile/SCRUM


Experience leading large scale business transformational projects with numerous up/downstream system integrations


Ability to quickly analyze and understand the impacts of data structures in order to deliver highly optimized applications


**Preferred Qualifications**


Experience in monetizing actions such as insights delivered or testing


Understanding of direct marketing and personalization


Experience with business intelligence tools


Advanced knowledge of statistical testing methodology


MBA or equivalent work experience


Travel Industry and ecommerce experience


Experience with Disney Digital applications (or relevant), specifically concentrating on Theme Park Ticket, Park Reservations, connecting systems, and vendor solutions


Knowledge of data structures, product configuration and vendor products


Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or similar field or related work experience


**Job ID:** 10016448

**Location:** Orlando,Florida

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