This position will report to the SVP, Products & Experiences and based in Orlando, Florida. Emerging Tech & Product is where Disney Experiences (DX) identifies, prioritizes, explores, tests, and productizes the cutting edge technologies shaping our future. We leverage deep technical expertise and strategic rigor to identify high impact opportunities and turn them into scalable, value-driving solutions. The Director, Software Engineering is responsible for our early stage innovation pipeline, in close partnership with Emerging Product as well as business and technology leaders throughout the Parks, Experiences, and Products segment. As Director, Software Engineering, you will lead the management of the Emerging Tech Labs, with a focus on driving business value through three primary areas: 1) managing relationships with external partners to foster innovation and collaboration; 2) overseeing stakeholder testing to validate concepts, user experience, and business value; and 3) directing engineering efforts to evaluate both vendor and internal solutions through proof-of-concept development and testing. This role provides managerial oversight to engineers on the Emerging Technology team and serves as a technical thought leader across the organization. As the steward of our early stage innovation pipeline, your focus will be on producing well-documented insights, validated prototypes, technical evaluations, and architectural guidance that can be directly applied by delivery teams and the Emerging Tech Initial Tech Implementation team to accelerate implementation and reduce risk. You will ensure that all work is rigorously prioritized and aligned with the approved quarterly Emerging Product opportunity map, and that sound engineering and architectural practices are consistently followed. You will be accountable for ensuring that the Emerging Technology portfolio generates actionable outcomes that inform strategic decision-making and enable downstream teams. Success in this role is measured by the clarity and quality of technology evaluations, the effectiveness of knowledge transfer, and the ability to clearly articulate and quantify the business value derived from early-stage innovation efforts. A strong blend of technical fluency, business acumen, and design thinking is essential. Additionally, you will represent EmTech Labs in cross-functional and executive forums partnering closely with office of technology enablement and WDI R&D. You must be able to clearly communicate the team's insights, vision, and progress, and translate complex technical concepts into accessible narratives for senior technology leadership, including C-level executives. Your ability to connect emerging technology work to tangible business outcomes will be critical in driving alignment and support across the enterprise. Responsibilities Guide the exploration and evaluation of emerging technologies in alignment with the quarterly Emerging Product prioritized opportunity map. Oversee the development of proofs of concept and stakeholder testing to validate technical feasibility, user experience, and business value. Facilitate the transfer of validated insights, prototypes, and technical guidance to delivery teams and the Initial Tech Implementation team. Engage with key stakeholders, users, and partners to ensure alignment, gather feedback, and support early-stage validation efforts. Communicate emerging technology strategies, findings, and recommendations to senior executives, translating complex concepts into actionable insights. Manage sponsor and stakeholder expectations, ensuring transparency around scope, outcomes, and value realization. Provide technical leadership to the Emerging Technology team, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and architectural practices. Basic Qualifications Proven innovation leader with experience managing specialized, diverse teams pursuing challenging and ambiguous goals 12+ years of software development experience with at least 8 years managing medium to large technology projects. 5 years experience in delivering projects involving emerging tech such as Mobile/Wearables, IoT, Game Engines, CV, NLP, and Advanced ML Track record of leading and driving initiatives to the next level, with a focus on delivering business value, being on time and within budget Deconstruct complex problems and help teams create clarity out of ambiguous or conflicting requirements Ability to simultaneously manage teams on multiple engineering projects of significant complexity Ability to navigate a large, complex stakeholder environment Preferred Qualifications Recent experience delivering Next Gen projects using emerging technologies such as CV, NLP, ML, IoT, Recommendations and Predictions, Robotics and Automation, Game Engines, Mixed Reality, Mobile and Wearables, advanced Security and Privacy, Wireless Networks (5G) Proven professional networking among technology companies across the Silicon Valley Required Education BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent quantitative field OR equivalent experience Preferred Education MSCS/Engineering or related work experience The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $217,800 to $292,100 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.
08/08/2026
Full time
This position will report to the SVP, Products & Experiences and based in Orlando, Florida. Emerging Tech & Product is where Disney Experiences (DX) identifies, prioritizes, explores, tests, and productizes the cutting edge technologies shaping our future. We leverage deep technical expertise and strategic rigor to identify high impact opportunities and turn them into scalable, value-driving solutions. The Director, Software Engineering is responsible for our early stage innovation pipeline, in close partnership with Emerging Product as well as business and technology leaders throughout the Parks, Experiences, and Products segment. As Director, Software Engineering, you will lead the management of the Emerging Tech Labs, with a focus on driving business value through three primary areas: 1) managing relationships with external partners to foster innovation and collaboration; 2) overseeing stakeholder testing to validate concepts, user experience, and business value; and 3) directing engineering efforts to evaluate both vendor and internal solutions through proof-of-concept development and testing. This role provides managerial oversight to engineers on the Emerging Technology team and serves as a technical thought leader across the organization. As the steward of our early stage innovation pipeline, your focus will be on producing well-documented insights, validated prototypes, technical evaluations, and architectural guidance that can be directly applied by delivery teams and the Emerging Tech Initial Tech Implementation team to accelerate implementation and reduce risk. You will ensure that all work is rigorously prioritized and aligned with the approved quarterly Emerging Product opportunity map, and that sound engineering and architectural practices are consistently followed. You will be accountable for ensuring that the Emerging Technology portfolio generates actionable outcomes that inform strategic decision-making and enable downstream teams. Success in this role is measured by the clarity and quality of technology evaluations, the effectiveness of knowledge transfer, and the ability to clearly articulate and quantify the business value derived from early-stage innovation efforts. A strong blend of technical fluency, business acumen, and design thinking is essential. Additionally, you will represent EmTech Labs in cross-functional and executive forums partnering closely with office of technology enablement and WDI R&D. You must be able to clearly communicate the team's insights, vision, and progress, and translate complex technical concepts into accessible narratives for senior technology leadership, including C-level executives. Your ability to connect emerging technology work to tangible business outcomes will be critical in driving alignment and support across the enterprise. Responsibilities Guide the exploration and evaluation of emerging technologies in alignment with the quarterly Emerging Product prioritized opportunity map. Oversee the development of proofs of concept and stakeholder testing to validate technical feasibility, user experience, and business value. Facilitate the transfer of validated insights, prototypes, and technical guidance to delivery teams and the Initial Tech Implementation team. Engage with key stakeholders, users, and partners to ensure alignment, gather feedback, and support early-stage validation efforts. Communicate emerging technology strategies, findings, and recommendations to senior executives, translating complex concepts into actionable insights. Manage sponsor and stakeholder expectations, ensuring transparency around scope, outcomes, and value realization. Provide technical leadership to the Emerging Technology team, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and architectural practices. Basic Qualifications Proven innovation leader with experience managing specialized, diverse teams pursuing challenging and ambiguous goals 12+ years of software development experience with at least 8 years managing medium to large technology projects. 5 years experience in delivering projects involving emerging tech such as Mobile/Wearables, IoT, Game Engines, CV, NLP, and Advanced ML Track record of leading and driving initiatives to the next level, with a focus on delivering business value, being on time and within budget Deconstruct complex problems and help teams create clarity out of ambiguous or conflicting requirements Ability to simultaneously manage teams on multiple engineering projects of significant complexity Ability to navigate a large, complex stakeholder environment Preferred Qualifications Recent experience delivering Next Gen projects using emerging technologies such as CV, NLP, ML, IoT, Recommendations and Predictions, Robotics and Automation, Game Engines, Mixed Reality, Mobile and Wearables, advanced Security and Privacy, Wireless Networks (5G) Proven professional networking among technology companies across the Silicon Valley Required Education BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent quantitative field OR equivalent experience Preferred Education MSCS/Engineering or related work experience The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $217,800 to $292,100 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.
We are a mission-driven technology startup transforming the way in-home care is delivered through innovative AI solutions. Our platform unifies signals from cameras, sensors, wearables, and connected devices to turn raw data into secure, real-time insights and closed-loop care actions; giving families peace of mind, seniors dignified independence, and providers the tools to deliver safer, more proactive care. We're a small, mission-driven team tackling one of the most important challenges of our time: helping people age safely and independently at home. If that excites you, we'd love to have you join us. ABOUT THE ROLE: We need a Technical Product Manager who can be our in-house lead, someone who partners with our existing AI engineer contractors to keep building, rather than just handing off specs and waiting. This isn't a traditional PM role. You'll be embedded across our portfolio of vertical businesses, working directly with contractors and teams, moving between projects as priorities shift. You'll own both the technical product thinking and the hands-on execution of prototypes, MVPs, internal tools, and integrations, especially in the early, resource-light stages before a project has its own dedicated engineering team. As the team grows, this role is expected to evolve into hiring and managing other builders - so we're looking for someone who can operate as a strong senior individual contributor now and step into people leadership as the portfolio scales. Reporting directly to the CEOå and Head of Product, you'll evaluate priorities, identify tradeoffs, and provide recommendations on product direction, technical decisions, and resource allocation across multiple initiatives. While the CEO retains final decision-making authority, you'll provide the analysis, recommendations, and operational leadership needed to keep projects moving efficiently and effectively. As our portfolio grows, this role will evolve from a senior individual contributor into a people leadership position. You'll help define and build the product function, with the opportunity to hire, mentor, and lead additional builders as the organization scales. WHAT YOU'LL OWN: Product Strategy Across Multiple Projects Partner with business unit leads to define product direction, technical scope, and priorities - often for ventures still finding product-market fit. Translate ambiguous, early-stage ideas into clear requirements, PRDs, and success metrics. Prioritize building now vs. later, given that resources are shared across the portfolio and every project is competing for the same attention. Support in building technical narratives for decks and funding rounds Hands-On Building Personally build MVPs, prototypes, and early product versions - this may mean writing code, configuring no-code/low-code tools, or standing up integrations, depending on the project. Ship fast, validate with real users or data, and iterate - favoring working software over polished documentation. Build the internal tools and lightweight automation that let small or nonexistent teams punch above their weight. Working Across a Portfolio Move between 2-4 active projects at a time, context-switching without losing momentum on any of them. Standardize just enough process (documentation, handoff notes, basic architecture decisions) that a project can survive you rotating off it. Identify patterns and reusable components across business units - no reason to rebuild the same login flow or admin panel five times. Communicate clearly and frequently with non-technical stakeholders who may not have visibility into the technical details. Judgment & Prioritization Triage constantly: with limited time and sometimes no dedicated team per project, you decide what gets your attention this week. Push back on scope creep and unrealistic timelines when a project's ambitions outpace its resourcing. Recognize when projects require additional resources and proactively recommend solutions. Validate the work and technical quality of our offshore teams Growing the Function As the portfolio scales, help define and build out the builder/product function - potentially hiring and managing additional Technical PMs or product engineers. QUALIFICATIONS: Required 6+ years in product management or a hybrid product/engineering role, with direct, hands-on building experience (not purely spec-writing) - scripting, front-end/back-end development, no-code platforms, or technical prototyping all count. Comfortable working on multiple unrelated projects simultaneously, often with incomplete information and no dedicated team. Strong technical fluency: able to read code, understand system architecture, and make informed build/buy/integrate decisions. Experience taking a product from zero to a working first version, ideally in an early-stage or startup environment. Excellent written and verbal communication - you'll be the connective tissue between technical execution and business stakeholders who don't share your context by default. Preferred Prior experience at a startup studio, venture builder, holding company, or multi-brand/multi-subsidiary organization. Familiarity with traditional engineering and AI no-code/low-code tools (Experience standing up projects that were later handed off to dedicated engineering teams. Background in a technical discipline (CS, engineering) or equivalent self-taught technical depth. Exposure to robotics; IoT is a nice-to-have, not a requirement. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: Multiple projects have working, validated product versions that started as your prototypes or the support you've given other builders. Business unit leads trust you to make the right call on scope and priority without hand-holding. Projects you've rotated off of continue running smoothly because you left them in a maintainable state. Leadership has a clear, current picture of which projects are gaining traction and which need investment or should be sunset, informed by your product judgment. You've laid the groundwork to bring on and manage additional builders as the portfolio grows. A NOTE TO FIT: This role suits someone who gets energy from variety and ambiguity, not someone who wants deep, singular focus on one product for years. We value curiosity, ownership, humility, speed, and thoughtful debate. Strong opinions are welcome, and they should be backed by data and a willingness to adapt. The pay range for this role is: 100,000 - 150,000 USD per year(Culver City, CA) PI0bcd93afdb75-4744
08/08/2026
Full time
We are a mission-driven technology startup transforming the way in-home care is delivered through innovative AI solutions. Our platform unifies signals from cameras, sensors, wearables, and connected devices to turn raw data into secure, real-time insights and closed-loop care actions; giving families peace of mind, seniors dignified independence, and providers the tools to deliver safer, more proactive care. We're a small, mission-driven team tackling one of the most important challenges of our time: helping people age safely and independently at home. If that excites you, we'd love to have you join us. ABOUT THE ROLE: We need a Technical Product Manager who can be our in-house lead, someone who partners with our existing AI engineer contractors to keep building, rather than just handing off specs and waiting. This isn't a traditional PM role. You'll be embedded across our portfolio of vertical businesses, working directly with contractors and teams, moving between projects as priorities shift. You'll own both the technical product thinking and the hands-on execution of prototypes, MVPs, internal tools, and integrations, especially in the early, resource-light stages before a project has its own dedicated engineering team. As the team grows, this role is expected to evolve into hiring and managing other builders - so we're looking for someone who can operate as a strong senior individual contributor now and step into people leadership as the portfolio scales. Reporting directly to the CEOå and Head of Product, you'll evaluate priorities, identify tradeoffs, and provide recommendations on product direction, technical decisions, and resource allocation across multiple initiatives. While the CEO retains final decision-making authority, you'll provide the analysis, recommendations, and operational leadership needed to keep projects moving efficiently and effectively. As our portfolio grows, this role will evolve from a senior individual contributor into a people leadership position. You'll help define and build the product function, with the opportunity to hire, mentor, and lead additional builders as the organization scales. WHAT YOU'LL OWN: Product Strategy Across Multiple Projects Partner with business unit leads to define product direction, technical scope, and priorities - often for ventures still finding product-market fit. Translate ambiguous, early-stage ideas into clear requirements, PRDs, and success metrics. Prioritize building now vs. later, given that resources are shared across the portfolio and every project is competing for the same attention. Support in building technical narratives for decks and funding rounds Hands-On Building Personally build MVPs, prototypes, and early product versions - this may mean writing code, configuring no-code/low-code tools, or standing up integrations, depending on the project. Ship fast, validate with real users or data, and iterate - favoring working software over polished documentation. Build the internal tools and lightweight automation that let small or nonexistent teams punch above their weight. Working Across a Portfolio Move between 2-4 active projects at a time, context-switching without losing momentum on any of them. Standardize just enough process (documentation, handoff notes, basic architecture decisions) that a project can survive you rotating off it. Identify patterns and reusable components across business units - no reason to rebuild the same login flow or admin panel five times. Communicate clearly and frequently with non-technical stakeholders who may not have visibility into the technical details. Judgment & Prioritization Triage constantly: with limited time and sometimes no dedicated team per project, you decide what gets your attention this week. Push back on scope creep and unrealistic timelines when a project's ambitions outpace its resourcing. Recognize when projects require additional resources and proactively recommend solutions. Validate the work and technical quality of our offshore teams Growing the Function As the portfolio scales, help define and build out the builder/product function - potentially hiring and managing additional Technical PMs or product engineers. QUALIFICATIONS: Required 6+ years in product management or a hybrid product/engineering role, with direct, hands-on building experience (not purely spec-writing) - scripting, front-end/back-end development, no-code platforms, or technical prototyping all count. Comfortable working on multiple unrelated projects simultaneously, often with incomplete information and no dedicated team. Strong technical fluency: able to read code, understand system architecture, and make informed build/buy/integrate decisions. Experience taking a product from zero to a working first version, ideally in an early-stage or startup environment. Excellent written and verbal communication - you'll be the connective tissue between technical execution and business stakeholders who don't share your context by default. Preferred Prior experience at a startup studio, venture builder, holding company, or multi-brand/multi-subsidiary organization. Familiarity with traditional engineering and AI no-code/low-code tools (Experience standing up projects that were later handed off to dedicated engineering teams. Background in a technical discipline (CS, engineering) or equivalent self-taught technical depth. Exposure to robotics; IoT is a nice-to-have, not a requirement. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: Multiple projects have working, validated product versions that started as your prototypes or the support you've given other builders. Business unit leads trust you to make the right call on scope and priority without hand-holding. Projects you've rotated off of continue running smoothly because you left them in a maintainable state. Leadership has a clear, current picture of which projects are gaining traction and which need investment or should be sunset, informed by your product judgment. You've laid the groundwork to bring on and manage additional builders as the portfolio grows. A NOTE TO FIT: This role suits someone who gets energy from variety and ambiguity, not someone who wants deep, singular focus on one product for years. We value curiosity, ownership, humility, speed, and thoughtful debate. Strong opinions are welcome, and they should be backed by data and a willingness to adapt. The pay range for this role is: 100,000 - 150,000 USD per year(Culver City, CA) PI0bcd93afdb75-4744
We are a mission-driven technology startup transforming the way in-home care is delivered through innovative AI solutions. Our platform unifies signals from cameras, sensors, wearables, and connected devices to turn raw data into secure, real-time insights and closed-loop care actions; giving families peace of mind, seniors dignified independence, and providers the tools to deliver safer, more proactive care. We're a small, mission-driven team tackling one of the most important challenges of our time: helping people age safely and independently at home. If that excites you, we'd love to have you join us. ABOUT THE ROLE: We need a Technical Product Manager who can be our in-house lead, someone who partners with our existing AI engineer contractors to keep building, rather than just handing off specs and waiting. This isn't a traditional PM role. You'll be embedded across our portfolio of vertical businesses, working directly with contractors and teams, moving between projects as priorities shift. You'll own both the technical product thinking and the hands-on execution of prototypes, MVPs, internal tools, and integrations, especially in the early, resource-light stages before a project has its own dedicated engineering team. As the team grows, this role is expected to evolve into hiring and managing other builders - so we're looking for someone who can operate as a strong senior individual contributor now and step into people leadership as the portfolio scales. Reporting directly to the CEOå and Head of Product, you'll evaluate priorities, identify tradeoffs, and provide recommendations on product direction, technical decisions, and resource allocation across multiple initiatives. While the CEO retains final decision-making authority, you'll provide the analysis, recommendations, and operational leadership needed to keep projects moving efficiently and effectively. As our portfolio grows, this role will evolve from a senior individual contributor into a people leadership position. You'll help define and build the product function, with the opportunity to hire, mentor, and lead additional builders as the organization scales. WHAT YOU'LL OWN: Product Strategy Across Multiple Projects Partner with business unit leads to define product direction, technical scope, and priorities - often for ventures still finding product-market fit. Translate ambiguous, early-stage ideas into clear requirements, PRDs, and success metrics. Prioritize building now vs. later, given that resources are shared across the portfolio and every project is competing for the same attention. Support in building technical narratives for decks and funding rounds Hands-On Building Personally build MVPs, prototypes, and early product versions - this may mean writing code, configuring no-code/low-code tools, or standing up integrations, depending on the project. Ship fast, validate with real users or data, and iterate - favoring working software over polished documentation. Build the internal tools and lightweight automation that let small or nonexistent teams punch above their weight. Working Across a Portfolio Move between 2-4 active projects at a time, context-switching without losing momentum on any of them. Standardize just enough process (documentation, handoff notes, basic architecture decisions) that a project can survive you rotating off it. Identify patterns and reusable components across business units - no reason to rebuild the same login flow or admin panel five times. Communicate clearly and frequently with non-technical stakeholders who may not have visibility into the technical details. Judgment & Prioritization Triage constantly: with limited time and sometimes no dedicated team per project, you decide what gets your attention this week. Push back on scope creep and unrealistic timelines when a project's ambitions outpace its resourcing. Recognize when projects require additional resources and proactively recommend solutions. Validate the work and technical quality of our offshore teams Growing the Function As the portfolio scales, help define and build out the builder/product function - potentially hiring and managing additional Technical PMs or product engineers. QUALIFICATIONS: Required 6+ years in product management or a hybrid product/engineering role, with direct, hands-on building experience (not purely spec-writing) - scripting, front-end/back-end development, no-code platforms, or technical prototyping all count. Comfortable working on multiple unrelated projects simultaneously, often with incomplete information and no dedicated team. Strong technical fluency: able to read code, understand system architecture, and make informed build/buy/integrate decisions. Experience taking a product from zero to a working first version, ideally in an early-stage or startup environment. Excellent written and verbal communication - you'll be the connective tissue between technical execution and business stakeholders who don't share your context by default. Preferred Prior experience at a startup studio, venture builder, holding company, or multi-brand/multi-subsidiary organization. Familiarity with traditional engineering and AI no-code/low-code tools (Experience standing up projects that were later handed off to dedicated engineering teams. Background in a technical discipline (CS, engineering) or equivalent self-taught technical depth. Exposure to robotics; IoT is a nice-to-have, not a requirement. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: Multiple projects have working, validated product versions that started as your prototypes or the support you've given other builders. Business unit leads trust you to make the right call on scope and priority without hand-holding. Projects you've rotated off of continue running smoothly because you left them in a maintainable state. Leadership has a clear, current picture of which projects are gaining traction and which need investment or should be sunset, informed by your product judgment. You've laid the groundwork to bring on and manage additional builders as the portfolio grows. A NOTE TO FIT: This role suits someone who gets energy from variety and ambiguity, not someone who wants deep, singular focus on one product for years. We value curiosity, ownership, humility, speed, and thoughtful debate. Strong opinions are welcome, and they should be backed by data and a willingness to adapt. The pay range for this role is: 100,000 - 150,000 USD per year(Culver City, CA) PI3f235fb0e9eb-4744
08/07/2026
Full time
We are a mission-driven technology startup transforming the way in-home care is delivered through innovative AI solutions. Our platform unifies signals from cameras, sensors, wearables, and connected devices to turn raw data into secure, real-time insights and closed-loop care actions; giving families peace of mind, seniors dignified independence, and providers the tools to deliver safer, more proactive care. We're a small, mission-driven team tackling one of the most important challenges of our time: helping people age safely and independently at home. If that excites you, we'd love to have you join us. ABOUT THE ROLE: We need a Technical Product Manager who can be our in-house lead, someone who partners with our existing AI engineer contractors to keep building, rather than just handing off specs and waiting. This isn't a traditional PM role. You'll be embedded across our portfolio of vertical businesses, working directly with contractors and teams, moving between projects as priorities shift. You'll own both the technical product thinking and the hands-on execution of prototypes, MVPs, internal tools, and integrations, especially in the early, resource-light stages before a project has its own dedicated engineering team. As the team grows, this role is expected to evolve into hiring and managing other builders - so we're looking for someone who can operate as a strong senior individual contributor now and step into people leadership as the portfolio scales. Reporting directly to the CEOå and Head of Product, you'll evaluate priorities, identify tradeoffs, and provide recommendations on product direction, technical decisions, and resource allocation across multiple initiatives. While the CEO retains final decision-making authority, you'll provide the analysis, recommendations, and operational leadership needed to keep projects moving efficiently and effectively. As our portfolio grows, this role will evolve from a senior individual contributor into a people leadership position. You'll help define and build the product function, with the opportunity to hire, mentor, and lead additional builders as the organization scales. WHAT YOU'LL OWN: Product Strategy Across Multiple Projects Partner with business unit leads to define product direction, technical scope, and priorities - often for ventures still finding product-market fit. Translate ambiguous, early-stage ideas into clear requirements, PRDs, and success metrics. Prioritize building now vs. later, given that resources are shared across the portfolio and every project is competing for the same attention. Support in building technical narratives for decks and funding rounds Hands-On Building Personally build MVPs, prototypes, and early product versions - this may mean writing code, configuring no-code/low-code tools, or standing up integrations, depending on the project. Ship fast, validate with real users or data, and iterate - favoring working software over polished documentation. Build the internal tools and lightweight automation that let small or nonexistent teams punch above their weight. Working Across a Portfolio Move between 2-4 active projects at a time, context-switching without losing momentum on any of them. Standardize just enough process (documentation, handoff notes, basic architecture decisions) that a project can survive you rotating off it. Identify patterns and reusable components across business units - no reason to rebuild the same login flow or admin panel five times. Communicate clearly and frequently with non-technical stakeholders who may not have visibility into the technical details. Judgment & Prioritization Triage constantly: with limited time and sometimes no dedicated team per project, you decide what gets your attention this week. Push back on scope creep and unrealistic timelines when a project's ambitions outpace its resourcing. Recognize when projects require additional resources and proactively recommend solutions. Validate the work and technical quality of our offshore teams Growing the Function As the portfolio scales, help define and build out the builder/product function - potentially hiring and managing additional Technical PMs or product engineers. QUALIFICATIONS: Required 6+ years in product management or a hybrid product/engineering role, with direct, hands-on building experience (not purely spec-writing) - scripting, front-end/back-end development, no-code platforms, or technical prototyping all count. Comfortable working on multiple unrelated projects simultaneously, often with incomplete information and no dedicated team. Strong technical fluency: able to read code, understand system architecture, and make informed build/buy/integrate decisions. Experience taking a product from zero to a working first version, ideally in an early-stage or startup environment. Excellent written and verbal communication - you'll be the connective tissue between technical execution and business stakeholders who don't share your context by default. Preferred Prior experience at a startup studio, venture builder, holding company, or multi-brand/multi-subsidiary organization. Familiarity with traditional engineering and AI no-code/low-code tools (Experience standing up projects that were later handed off to dedicated engineering teams. Background in a technical discipline (CS, engineering) or equivalent self-taught technical depth. Exposure to robotics; IoT is a nice-to-have, not a requirement. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: Multiple projects have working, validated product versions that started as your prototypes or the support you've given other builders. Business unit leads trust you to make the right call on scope and priority without hand-holding. Projects you've rotated off of continue running smoothly because you left them in a maintainable state. Leadership has a clear, current picture of which projects are gaining traction and which need investment or should be sunset, informed by your product judgment. You've laid the groundwork to bring on and manage additional builders as the portfolio grows. A NOTE TO FIT: This role suits someone who gets energy from variety and ambiguity, not someone who wants deep, singular focus on one product for years. We value curiosity, ownership, humility, speed, and thoughtful debate. Strong opinions are welcome, and they should be backed by data and a willingness to adapt. The pay range for this role is: 100,000 - 150,000 USD per year(Culver City, CA) PI3f235fb0e9eb-4744