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We are the home of the global digital revolution. CNN Digital is seeking an Senior Technical Program Manager 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 Digital Platforms and Services 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. Lead end-to-end technical program management across multiple CNN digital products, developing roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives and user needs.

Coordinate with Product, Design, Engineering, QA, WBD shared services, and external partners to define requirements, manage dependencies, and drive technical conversations on architecture, solution design, and testing. Planning & Execution track progress, manage risks and dependencies, and adjust timelines to keep initiatives on track.

Organizational

Workflow & Team Management

Design and optimize workflows across 2-3 cross-functional Scrum teams and implement process automation to reduce manual overhead in reporting, audits, vendor reviews, and team operations.

Stakeholder

Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership, partners, and vendors, building strong cross-functional relationships and influencing outcomes without direct authority.

Data Privacy & Experience Monitoring Standards (EMS)

In this role, you’ll drive the operational engine behind privacy compliance, risk management, and user experience quality across Performance, Accessibility, SEO, and more. You’ll partner with engineering, legal, design, product,



and external vendors to ensure CNN’s platforms meet the highest standards of data protection, regulatory compliance, and digital excellence. 3+ years of technical experience in a role such as software developer or business analyst (ideal but not required).

5+ years of experience in technology or digital media, including at least 3 years in a program management or technical project management role.

Track record of delivering complex, cross-platform projects in a fast-paced environment.

Experience running or supporting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and privacy risk mitigation workflows.

Drive the review, update, and enforcement of data privacy policies to meet global regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, MSPA, GPP, TCF) and internal standards.

Working knowledge of Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) and privacy signal frameworks (IAB TCF/GPP strings, US state signals).

Experience partnering with Legal, Data Governance, and external vendors on compliance obligations and contractual reviews.

Working familiarity with web technologies (JS/HTML/CSS) sufficient to review privacy SDK integrations, tag management, and consent gating logic.

Ability to facilitate technical solutioning and architectural meetings.

Experience Monitoring & Standards Support Support EMS processes related to Performance, Accessibility, SEO, and other user experience standards.

Help operationalize AI-powered assessment tools and automated scoring systems used to evaluate digital experience quality

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.

Advanced JIRA administration including board configuration, workflow design, dashboards, reporting, and automation;

Experience building recurring management reporting (e.g. month-over-month trends, compliance coverage across products/platforms) by pulling and segmenting data from platform sources such as Snowflake, Datadog via SQL or manual extraction, and synthesizing it into clear, actionable insights for leadership.



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.

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

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. Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and privacy-by-design principles;

Experience supporting teams focused on digital experience standards such as performance, accessibility, or SEO. Exposure to AI/ML-powered tooling for audits, quality assessment, or compliance automation.

Experience working with media, content platforms, or large-scale consumer applications. Why Join CNN Digital?

Work alongside industry-leading professionals dedicated to delivering premium digital experiences. Enjoy a dynamic, inclusive setting that fosters personal growth, career advancement, and continuous learning. program management expertise can help shape the future of CNN! #Championing Inclusion at WBD

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 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.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. 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.

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