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.
The Role:
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is seeking a forward-thinking Program Manager to drive innovation and efficiency by improving the way we use tools and automating processes through our existing tooling ecosystem and AI. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Engineering, to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and unlock new capabilities that scale with WBD's global operations.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, be comfortable autonomously identifying opportunities for automation and partnering across business groups to adapt to evolving technological and operational needs. With strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you will leverage influence and build relationships to provide actionable insights to cross-functional teams and leadership. Your efforts will be instrumental in advancing automation initiatives and optimizing tools for Global Product & Design.
Key Responsibilities :
· Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities to optimize tooling and processes. Focus on key results driving efficiency and reduction of manual effort through delivery of automation initiatives.
· Lead initiatives to integrate automation solutions into existing tools, driving and operational efficiency. Initially this will include leveraging existing Data Analysts within GP&D and Engineering resources to help with execution.
· Develop and execute strategies for improving tool adoption and utilization across teams.
· Create and maintain a roadmap for tooling enhancements, ensuring alignment with business priorities and scalability needs.
· Own end-to-end project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, timeline management, execution, stakeholder communication, rollout, and driving adoption.
· Track and report on the impact of process improvements by establishing clear metrics, collecting and analyzing relevant data, and providing detailed insights into efficiency gains and ROI.
· Identify, define and drive dashboard and/or report development to visualize progress and trends, enabling teams and leadership to make data-driven decisions.
· Regularly review, recommend and influence process improvements across Product Operations to drive efficiency in alignment with strategic goals.
· Act as the primary liaison between Product and Engineering teams on joint automation, AI, ML and Tooling initiatives to ensure a seamless and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
· Product Operations representative for IT-led enterprise tooling initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:
· 10+ years of program management experience in a tech-focused organization, preferably in the Product, Design, or Engineering space.
· Proven ability to operate independently and effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and cross-functional environments, excelling in project execution, tooling implementation or process automation.
· Strong understanding of AI and/or automation technologies and their application to process optimization.
· Excellent storytelling and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
· Analytical mindset with the ability to measure project impact and present data-driven insights.
· Proficiency in modern tooling platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Figma, Asana) and familiarity with defining requirements and leading teams to integrate AI and/or automation tools.
· A proactive, solution-oriented approach to overcoming challenges and delivering results.
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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,350.00 - $234,650.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.