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.

Serves as a key member of the Technology leadership team, providing executive direction in shaping and executing the enterprise IT strategy. This role is accountable for driving organizational effectiveness, optimizing financial and operational performance, and ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable business value.

The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO and executive leadership team, ensuring alignment between enterprise strategy and technology capabilities. This position oversees critical functions including IT strategic planning, business operations, financial governance, vendor management, and enterprise performance management.

Strategic Direction and Planning:

• Lead the development and execution of the multi-year IT strategic plan, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and long-term growth objectives.
• Partner with senior business leaders to translate strategic imperatives into actionable technology and operational plans.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organization’s operating model and competitiveness.

Operational Excellence and Governance:

• Establish and oversee governance frameworks that ensure the effective execution of enterprise technology initiatives.
• Drive operational discipline and performance metrics across all IT functions, enabling transparency and accountability for outcomes.
• Oversee cross-functional programs that enhance collaboration, streamline delivery, and improve efficiency across global teams.

Financial Management and Vendor Strategy:

• Direct the IT financial planning and management process, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment optimization.
• Oversee strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor partnerships to maximize value and innovation.
• Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards that communicate performance and return on investment to senior leadership.

Organizational Effectiveness and Culture:

• Lead organizational design and workforce planning for the IT organization, ensuring talent, structure, and capabilities align with evolving business needs.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture centered on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Sponsor leadership development initiatives to strengthen the IT management bench and succession pipeline.

Enterprise Transformation and Change Leadership:

• Partner with executives across the enterprise to drive technology-enabled transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a change champion, promoting alignment between IT strategy, operational processes, and business transformation goals.
• Ensure that the IT organization is positioned as a proactive enabler of innovation, agility, and business value creation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in business administration, technology management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in technology strategy, operations, or enterprise IT management, including executive-level accountability for large-scale teams and budgets.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and operational governance within complex, global organizations.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams that deliver measurable results.
• Exceptional executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

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: $245,000.00 - $455,000.00 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.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.