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:We are seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Architect who understands not only the concepts of Financials but also how they apply to the day-to-day processes. Responsible for supporting critical business operations. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment to support Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs. Applies Oracle methodology, company procedures, and leading practices.

Will work with to ensure the successful implementation, post-implementation and ongoing maintenance of EPM Cloud features. Will perform root cause analyses and recommend best practice. Needs ability to communicate at CFO/Controllers level and help with Critical Month End/Quarter End Close Issues. Will collaborate with offshore team members and global business customers.

Your Role Accountabilities:

OPERATIONS/PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Define and Implement Planning Application, Business Data Architecture

• Define and communicate elements of architectural vision

• Oversee selection, development, implementation, deployment, support, and transition departmental and enterprise levels- Proactively plan for data contingencies, and design, recommend, implement, and manage changes under the guidance of senior management.

• Provide technical leadership to architects, developers and support team

STRATEGY

• Recommend long-term data solutions in accordance with an understanding of the methodology, architecture, business needs, and strategic success of the organization.

• Engage other technical subject matter experts across the WBD enterprise to solicit input, feedback, perspective, and (as appropriate) assistance.

• With the Managing Data Architect and the architecture team, research, monitor, evaluate, and publish/teach groups regarding relevant emerging technologies and trends internal and external to the organization on a regular basis

ANALYTICS

• Develop comprehensive performance analysis of business processes and review ways of improvement.

• Actively participate in stakeholder meetings with the goal of understanding all major projects and initiatives planned

Qualifications & Experiences:

• BS in Computer Science, Analytics, Operations Research, MIS, or equivalent education/training/experience. Advanced degree and/or certifications preferred.

• 15+ years of experience with the functional and operational aspects of Oracle EPM Cloud (SaaS) suite products: application design, development of various application artifacts such as forms and rules, testing, troubleshooting (working in conjunction with Oracle Support as needed), pre- and post-implementation activities across the EPM Cloud product suite.

• Experience integrating EPM with other systems using Data Management, adaptors, etc.

• Experience in interacting with business users to analyze the business process and discovering requirements.

• Deep functional knowledge around financial systems and processes.

• Strong problem-solving skills (from an Applications/Functional/Operational perspective) with the ability to exercise mature judgement.

• Knowledge of EPM Automate; scripting a plus (Batch, VBScript, Python, and/or PowerShell).

• Ability to understand customer urgency and sensitivity of the problem, with strong verbal and written communication skills to speak confidently and communicate clearly with customers.

• Superb relationship building skills

• Work collaboratively w/small teams

• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently

Not Required but preferred experience

• 1+ years of post-MBA experience in a related field (entertainment or entertainment)

• Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)

• Experience working in a national or global company

• Some visualization tool knowledge would be helpful (i.e. Tableau, Power BI)

• Comfortable in working in highly iterative and somewhat unstructured environment

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, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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