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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.

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**About the Role**
CNN Digital is seeking an experienced
Program Manager, Technical to oversee and drive the development, release, and continuous improvement of
key products within
our
best-in-class
digital portfolio .

As the technical program/delivery lead for
2-3
scrum teams within CNN's
Platforms
group , you will collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and multiple organizational stakeholders to ensure successful on-time
delivery of features and
enhancements to
CNN's digital
products .

Your focus will span from planning
through
execution ,
ensuring each project aligns with CNN's strategic
objectives , adheres to relevant
industry standards , and
maintains
world-class reliability.

This role in particular will focus on
driving
the roadmap delivery for
our
Editorial Experience .
A successful candidate will: Understand system architecture,
and
comfortable driving integrations across CMS
and distribution endpoints
with a focus on scalability and automation.

Work with
p roduct to
c learly communicate user needs
to our teams ,
while
prioritiz ing
work
against business needs, and help teams navigate tradeoffs
during the successful delivery of the implementation .

Use
your
technical skills to help simplify delivery with
your
development, product, and design partners.

Ensur e
that
end-to-end
system s have
been
tak en
into
consideration,
and delivery gaps
are minimized .

Strengthen partnerships with end-users as well as cross-functional dependencies .

Build
and
interpret dashboards, analytics, and reporting to track progress and inform planning .
**Key Responsibilities**
**1.

Program Leadership & Strategy**
a.

Lead end-to-end
technical
program management for
the
editorial tooling
that
multiple products within
CNN's
digital platforms
rely on.
b.

Develop program
plans that align to product
roadmaps, ensuring
they map to organization
objectives
and user needs.
**2..

Cross-Team Coordination**
a.

Coordinate
with
dependent teams, ensuring
ext ernal partner
teams




have
defined
requirements,
manag ing
dependencies, and deliver ing
high-quality outcomes on schedule.
b.

Promote clear, consistent communication across all project stakeholders.
c.

Drive
t echnical conversations
with
engineering teams
around
ar chitecture,
sol ution designs, and testing.
**3.

Planning & Execution**
a.

Create comprehensive program plans, outlining scope, milestones, success metrics, and resource allocation.
b.

Track progress, proactively resolve conflicts, and adjust timelines to keep initiatives on track.
c.

Identify
and manage
risks
and dependencies
to ensure
timely
delivery .
**4.

Organizational Workflow & Team Management**
a.

Design
and
optimize
workflows that ensure effective collaboration across Scrum teams, from
ideation
to release.
b.

Organize regular leadership communications (e.g., executive briefings, steering committees) for
timely , data-driven decision-making and project updates.
c.

Ability to support and manage 2 -3
cross - functional
scrum teams .
d.

Conduct retrospectives and post-incident reviews, capturing lessons learned and integrating them into the next iteration of processes.
**5.

Stakeholder Management**
a.

Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership, partners, and external vendors
and provide
regular updates on risks, progress, and strategic pivots.
b.

Build strong relationships across different functional groups, influencing outcomes without direct authority , while driving quick decision-making
**Qualifications**
**Education & Experience**
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or
Business with equivalent
technical experience .
5 + years of experience in technology
3 +
years in a program management or technical project management role
building and delivering software projects
Track record
of
delivering
cross -platform projects in a fast-paced environment.
**Technical Expertise**
Strong understanding of system architecture,
content management systems,
media supply
chain,
and video encoding.

Ability to
facilitate
technical solutioning
and architectural
meetings .

Extra points if you can write scripts in
Python
or
Java

Script to query
databases or
build dashboards .
**Project Management Skills**
Proficiency
in Agile/Scrum methodologies, with
additional
knowledge of traditional project management frameworks.

Ability to manage competing priorities,
anticipate
roadblocks, and orchestrate cross-functional resources effectively.

Experience with industry stan dard project management
software
such as Jira, Confluence,
Asana, etc.
**Leadership & Communication**
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Ability to adapt




communication style and content to suit diverse audiences and
objectives , ensuring clarity, alignment, and impact.

Demonstrated success influencing teams and stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.
**Analytical & Problem-Solving**
Comfortable leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions, measure results, and iterate on solutions.

Adept at
identifying , prioritizing, and mitigating risks in complex technical environments.

Bias
to
action . T ake s
initiative, remove s
blockers, and drive s
progress with urgency and accountability .
**Collaboration & Culture**
Passion for media, news, and technology, with a commitment to innovation and excellence.
A team player who embodies CNN Digital's values of integrity, collaboration, and user-centricity.
**Why Join CNN?**
Work alongside industry-leading professionals dedicated to delivering premium digital experiences.

Contribute to products and infrastructure trusted by millions of global users.

Enjoy a dynamic, inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, career advancement, and continuous learning.
**How We Get Things Done…**
This last bit is probably the most significant! 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 (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility)
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: $85,700.00 - $137,100.00 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 position is open for an existing position vacancy.

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