Director, Program Management TNT Sports
Warner Bros. Discovery
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Job Description
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we believe in creating an environment where dreams are made. We are the storytellers, the creators, and the dreamers who bring iconic content and beloved brands to life. We offer career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self, supporting and celebrating you every step of the way.
The New Role: Director, Program Management TNT Sports
As the Director of Program Management for TNT Sports, you will be instrumental in overseeing a variety of complex, cross-functional workstreams. Your primary goal will be to ensure the operational and executional success of our TNT Sports streaming product. This role demands a leader who can shape programs by integrating multiple workstreams, vendors, and business areas, guaranteeing alignment with organizational priorities while proactively addressing risks. You will be expected to bring clarity to ambiguous problem spaces, define long-term solutions, and skillfully adapt strategy and execution plans as requirements evolve. Building strong cross-organizational partnerships and influencing senior leaders to align roadmaps, priorities, and resources are critical aspects of this position. Leveraging deep technical and business understanding, you will guide teams, balancing operational rigor with agility. Your communication skills will be vital as you distill complex technical and business issues into clear, actionable insights for executives, partners, and stakeholders. This position requires adherence to organizational policies and at least three days per week onsite work.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Program & Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of intricate projects across various product, business, and operational teams. You will track progress, monitor risks, manage dependencies, identify bottlenecks, and control scope creep. Anticipate issues, provide effective escalation management, and make informed trade-offs to ensure timely delivery.
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including key partners and vendors. Facilitate seamless cross-team communication, guaranteeing alignment on requirements, priorities, and timelines.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize processes across teams to enhance performance. You will advocate for change and uphold a high standard across all functions and processes.
- Reporting & Communication: Provide consistent and clear read-outs to leadership on overall program status and updates. Proactively highlight and communicate any areas of concern.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 7–10 years of program management experience in technology-focused roles, ideally within digital media, streaming, or live sports platforms.
- Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development processes, Agile methodologies, and proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Suite.
- Execution Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently, adapt swiftly to changing priorities, and deliver results efficiently.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience in managing cross-functional meetings and producing clear, comprehensive documentation.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to build trust and effectively influence across diverse teams and organizational levels.
- Passion for Sports & Media: Genuine enthusiasm for sports and a deep desire to deliver exceptional fan experiences through innovative technology.
Key skills/competency
- Program Management
- Project Leadership
- Agile Methodologies
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Streaming Technology
- Digital Media Operations
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Process Optimization
- JIRA & Confluence
How to Get Hired at Warner Bros. Discovery
- Research Warner Bros. Discovery's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for program management: Highlight experience in digital media, streaming, or live sports platforms, and proficiency with Agile and tools like JIRA.
- Showcase leadership and influence: Prepare examples of how you've guided teams, managed stakeholders, and driven complex projects to successful completion.
- Demonstrate passion for sports and media: Articulate your enthusiasm for the industry and how it connects to delivering exceptional fan experiences.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss program lifecycle, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration strategies relevant to a Director role at WBD.
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