Sr. Program Manager - Product Compliance, Accessibility, Kids Experience

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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.
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We are seeking a highly organized Sr.
Program Manager to join our product team focused on Privacy & Data Compliance, Accessibility, and the Kids Experiences for our streaming platforms.
As Sr.
Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing communication strategies, managing cross-functional projects, and collaborating with teams across the organization to ensure alignment and effective program delivery.
As the Sr.
Program Manager, you will play a critical role in driving collaboration through effective, inclusive, scalable communication, as well as driving efficient project management mechanisms.
You will report directly to the SVP of Product for Compliance, Accessibility, and the Kids Experience.
You will need to interface regularly with product, engineering, program, business, and legal partners.
The ideal candidate will have strong strategic thinking and organizational skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for WBD’s mission.
Our team aims to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and you will be an important member of the leadership team working towards this in everything we do.
The ideal candidate will value empathy, promote collaboration, and bring a solution-oriented approach to challenges.
Your Role Accountabilities.
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As a key contributor at WBD, you will: Program Management: Oversee project planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities related to delivery of large cross functional initiatives.
Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively implement strategies to mitigate risks.
Product Roadmap and Impact: You will maintain a portfolio view of the roadmap, priorities, KPIs, and mechanisms to effectively communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.
This includes identifying issues that impede team success and providing solutions/recommendations.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between the Product team and other departments and stakeholders.
Organize team trainings and collaborative exercises to foster continuous education and cohesion across the team.
Process Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to improve team efficiency and effectiveness of product development processes, ensuring smooth coordination between various teams involved in the product lifecycle.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, team members, and external partners.
Act as a trusted advisor on program/project management best practices and provide guidance on operational matters.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends.
Identify opportunities for process and team improvement and drive initiatives to enhance productivity, innovation, and quality within the core product team Qualifications & Experience.
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Proven experience in business operations, project management, or a similar role supporting product management teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, with a focus on results and outcomes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Strong understanding of product management lifecycle and processes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and next steps.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Strong leadership and influence abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
Exceptional written and verbal communication.
Ability to effectively distill complex issues and present clear, concise recommendations.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, etc.
Our product teams are passionate about empowering storytelling and providing access to all customers through our digital services.
If you have a passion for creating great products that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! 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.
The Legal Bits… 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: $109,900.
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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.
Warner Bros.
Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us.
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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.
com.