Technical Program Manager II at Warner Bros. Discovery

**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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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We are CNN. The World’s most essential and engaging source of digital news. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need you to help us find the next generation of innovators, makers, and dreams who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place. Join us!

It’s not about the level. It’s about you. We don’t want to put you in a box. We want you to break it. You will work in an environment of focused teams who are highly collaborative. Sharing experiences and skills across these teams strengthens us and our products.

As a Technical Program Manager II, you will contribute to technical efforts as CNN looks to modernize its existing multi-faceted analytics platform into a new, single data platform. The goal is to make Nova CNN’s single source of truth for digital behavioral analytics, enabling near real-time analytics and real-time personalization, while fully replacing Adobe Analytics and remaining Zion usage by end of 2026. This is a modernization and enhancement effort.

The Data Platform team powers CNN’s data collection, manipulation and interpretation, allowing leaders to make critical decisions about products and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

A successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Project management:

Define project scope, create and manage project plans, coordinate release schedules, and ensure on-time delivery

• Cross-functional leadership:

Collaborate with engineering, product, and other stakeholders across different teams to align on goals, priorities, and technical strategies

• Risk and issue management:

Identify, track, and mitigate potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, proactively recommending solutions to prevent blockers

• Technical oversight:

Leverage a technical background to understand complex system designs, architecture decisions, and integration points, providing informed recommendations without being the primary engineer

• Communication and reporting:

Create and maintain project documentation, and communicate project status, risks, and impact to stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Process improvement:

Develop and refine processes for reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement, including using data and metrics to monitor performance and inform decisions

• Strategic planning:

Contribute to long-term technical and product strategy and help define roadmaps for technical teams

We Value

• Leadership and program management
• Technical Expertise
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and execution
• Tools and methodologies

You Must Have

• Experience:

Requires 3+ years of experience in technical program management in a technical or cloud/SaaS environment, with a track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects

• Education:

A 4-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is often preferred, or equivalent work experience

• Technical acumen:

A solid technical background with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams on complex technical details

• Project management skills:

Proficiency in project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management

• Stakeholder management:

Exceptional skills in building relationships and communicating effectively with diverse groups of people across the organization

What We Offer:

• A Great Place to work.
• Equal opportunity employer
• Fast-track growth opportunities

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: $69,000.00 - $104,000.00 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.

This is a newly created position.