Job Posting Title:

Associate Product Manager Program Lead- Project Hire

Req ID:

10140456

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a Program Lead for a 12 month project hire to design, develop, and implement a new Associate Product Management Program that will serve as a strategic talent pipeline for future product leaders. This role requires a visionary approach to program architecture, operational excellence, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external learning partners. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the future pipeline of product management talent within our organization by creating a best-in-class program that attracts, develops, and retains professionals in early careers.

What Will You Do?

Program Design

• Define the program vision, objectives, and success criteria aligned with organizational goals.
• Design the rotational structure, including duration, functional assignments, and learning experiences.
• Develop competency frameworks and career pathways for participants
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, HR, Talent Development, and Business Units to design rotations, learning experiences, and career pathways.

Program Development

• Build detailed program components such as onboarding, training curriculum, mentorship models, and evaluation processes.
• Create program documentation, policies, guidelines, success metrics and participant resources.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to design recruitment strategies targeting early career talent.

Program Implementation

• Lead end-to-end project management for program launch, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of rotations and learning experiences.
• Establish governance and reporting mechanisms to track progress and outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of program milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Collaborate with APMs around program progress and support.

Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary liaison with external learning vendors to design and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and ensure vendor deliverables meet program standards.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain strong partnerships to support program success.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop KPIs and measurement tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Gather feedback from participants, managers, and stakeholders to refine program design.
• Report on program impact and recommend enhancements to ensure scalability and long-term success.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5 years or more in project management or program development within a large organization or equivalent experience
• Experience designing and implementing rotational or leadership development programs
• Expertise working in the tech industry preferred although not required.
• Ability to manage external vendors and develop and maintain partnerships.
• Expertise in program design and implementation.
• Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools like MS Project, Asana, or similar.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels and functions.
• Skilled in vendor relationship management and contract oversight.
• Passion for talent development and building future leaders.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Project Management, or related field or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred but not required
• Certifications: PMP or similar certification preferred.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $168,200.00 to $205,400.00 per year and in New York, NY is $185,020.00 to $225,940.00 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:

ESPN Human Resources

Job Posting Primary Business:

ESPN Human Resources

Primary Job Posting Category:

Learning & Development

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CT - ESPN Building 11 - 220 Ronzo Rd, USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square

Date Posted:

2026-01-22