Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role: As a Sr Manager- Project Management in the Warner Bros. Discovery Media Platform Operations (MPO) organization, you will be responsible for managing multiple technical infrastructure programs and projects across the enterprise that will transform the company’s global IT infrastructure capabilities to a world-class level. In this role, you will lead a team of infrastructure project managers and manage the strategy, planning, budget development, and execution of a portfolio of key MPO infrastructure projects including, but not limited to: network and infrastructure modernization; data facility build-outs, office relocations, consolidations and/or closures, integrations and disentanglement supporting Studios, Global Networks, and WBD Enterprise.
Your Role Accountabilities:
Program Management & Project Operations
Assisting in managing MPO Project Portfolio and Business Operations
Lead a team of infrastructure project managers
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of multi-year programs (Cloud Migration, Infrastructure Refreshes and Upgrade, Data Center Exits)
Participate in strategic planning for infrastructure programs
Assist management with special assignments, such as evaluating vendors, gathering/evaluating consultant proposals, or other responsibilities as requested
Stakeholder Relationship
Manages project communications and escalations
Coordinates and facilitates Operating Steering (OSC) and Executive Steering Committees (ESC)
Broker relationship between business and application groups to translate infrastructure requirements and scope definition
Guides MPO and Non-MPO team members on infrastructure planning and deployment strategies.
Qualifications & Experiences:
12+ years of experience of managing multiple technical, network and infrastructure related projects
Familiarity and knowledge of technical aspects of infrastructure components (network, servers, storage, cloud, data center, Media & Entertainment, Studios, Streaming, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels of technical and non-technical staff.
Able to establish goals and set clear expectations, prioritize activities, and follow through to completion.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation and problem resolution in a cross-functional team.
Able to drive the definition of project scope, develop detailed project plans, and facilitate the collection of engineering, operational, and business requirements.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Able to clearly, concisely, and regularly communicate status, issues, and risks to project stakeholders.
Able to function effectively and consistently when faced with frequently changing and sometimes ambiguous goals.
Demonstrable experience of delivering projects on time and on budget.
Flexibility to work multiple shifts as needed to support project delivery.
Expertise in using project management methodologies and software, Jira, ServiceNow Portfolio Management, Smartsheet, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Not Required but preferred experience:
Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including
Bachelor’s Degree or similar work experience
PMP Certification a plus
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
