Staff, Strategy & Operations
WARNERMEDIA
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Job Type
Job Position(s): Staff, Strategy & Operations
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union
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:
The Staff, Strategy & Operations position will play a pivotal role within the Strategy and Operations team, driving strategic planning and execution across the Enterprise Technology organization. This individual will help ensure operational excellence, team alignment, and execution in support of Warner Bros. Discovery’s broader business goals. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of enterprise technology systems, tools, services, and processes—paired with outstanding communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Your Role Accountabilities:
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
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Develop overarching communication strategy for the organization (internal, business customer, vendor, partner)
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Facilitate open and transparent communication across all levels of the organization, promoting a culture of collaboration and teamwork
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Strategically align communication efforts amongst leadership teams to ensure messages are clear, concise, and timely
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Serve as a liaison between the Technology Divisions and other departments within WBD, fostering effective communication channels
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Prepare and present insightful reports, updates, and recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders
STRATEGY
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Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop Enterprise Technology strategy and goals
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Ensure alignment between Enterprise Technology objectives and broader business objectives
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Accurately and clearly articulate strategic issues and provide relevant, logical options for solving them
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Create comprehensive and meaningful strategy presentations for senior executives
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Keep current on Enterprise Technology trends and best practices
OPERATIONS
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Optimize business processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity
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Collaborate with the Administrative & Operations team to prioritize operational requirements and implement improvements
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Assist leadership with special assignments such as evaluating vendors, gathering/evaluating consultant proposals, supporting culture initiatives, or other responsibilities as requested
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Drive strategic initiatives that cross Enterprise Technology domains
Qualifications & Experiences:
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
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6+ years of prior experience in a related field (business consulting, business development, project management, strategy & operations)
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Experience developing financial models in Excel and facilitating business discussions
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Expert user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); working knowledge of Smartsheet and visualization tools, e.g., Power BI, Tableau
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Experience working in a global company
Not Required but preferred experience:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or a related field
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Business consulting experience
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Project Management certifications
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Experience in Enterprise Technology: HR, Finance, Legal, Corporate, Service Management
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Experience with ServiceNow Platform
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Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)
THIS ROLE WILL PRIORITIZE LOCAL CANDIDATES TO THE ATLANTA AREA AS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT PROVIDED.
**MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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.
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