Senior Technical Program Manager

Primary Skills: Program Management (Expert), Collaboration (Advanced), Product Strategy (Advanced), Engineering Integration (Expert), Roadmap Planning (Expert) Contract Type: W2 Duration: 6 months Location: Santa Monica, CA Pay Range:$80 - $85 Per Hour JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our Media Engineering team, focusing on the development and integration of our unified Disney Media Player for Apple devices and News products. This role involves close collaboration with both the Disney Media Player Apple team and News Player Enablement team, as well as coordination across various teams to align the player roadmap for our News vertical. The successful candidate will translate product and technical ideas into engineering requirements and partner with Engineering and Product Management for successful product or feature launches. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with the Disney Media Player Apple team and News Player Enablement team to develop and integrate the unified Disney Media Player. Manage Media Logic during playback for Apple devices and integration into News products. Collaborate with peer client teams to manage and align the overall player roadmap for the News vertical. Translate product and technical ideas into detailed engineering requirements. Ensure successful launch of products or features by coordinating with all impacted teams and partners. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Proven expertise in Program Management within a technical or media engineering environment. Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across different teams. Experience in product strategy and translating concepts into engineering requirements. Industry Experience Required: Experience in the media or streaming industry, especially with a focus on media players and Apple device integration, is highly preferred. ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022). Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires. Join Akraya Today. Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team.