Sr. Director, Engineering MST Warner Bros. Discovery

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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 Sr. Director, Engineering MST is a seasoned operational leader within WBDs Monetization & Studio Technology organization. This role is crucial in supporting M&ST leadership, overseeing engineering management and ensuring successful technology deliveries across the M&ST portfolio. Reporting to the SVP, the Sr. Director is part of the M&ST leadership team and manages multiple capability center based delivery leads. The Sr. Director optimizes operational processes, ensures successful and efficient deliveries, and leads effective interactions with M&STs business co-located tower leads. This position requires a skilled technologist, strategic thinker, exceptional problem solver, and strong leader to drive WBDs technological growth and success Your Role Accountabilities Technology Deliveries Oversee M&ST capability center engineering. Act as the capability center point of contact for major M&ST programs, supporting vertical tower leads and vendors with effective communication, documentation and implementations. Mitigate roadblocks and challenges to ensure smooth project execution, monitoring key delivery metrics and aligning with organizational expectations. Drive efficiency and reduce waste in capability center delivery operations, partnering with Portfolio and Solution Assurance to maintain governance frameworks for compliance and to develop contingency plans for risk management. Optimize delivery performance and align with organizational objectives, enhancing operational efficiency Drive cross-functional deliveries and ensure alignment with T&O technological goals, including application rationalization and tech debt reduction Demand Management Collaborate with M&ST leadership to understand business priorities and translate them into actionable workstreams for capability center delivery leads. Oversee and prioritize incoming work demands across multiple delivery leads, ensuring alignment with resource capacity, deadlines, and organizational goals. Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or capacity constraints and implement strategies to address them, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery. Work directly with vendors as needed to address fluctuating demand. Develop and maintain a demand management framework that provides visibility into resource allocation and workload distribution. Regularly review project backlogs and adjust priorities based on changing business needs together with M&ST leadership collaboration and inputs Issue Escalation and Resolution Act as the primary escalation point for capability center delivery leads when critical issues arise, providing guidance and support to facilitate timely resolution. Coordinate with business co-located M&ST leads to address escalated risks, dependencies, and challenges impacting delivery timelines or quality. Develop and implement an escalation framework to ensure efficient issue tracking, prioritization, and resolution. Work directly with vendors as needed to escalate and resolve issues. Ensure that root cause analyses are conducted for recurring issues and oversee the implementation of corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Communicate resolution progress and outcomes to stakeholders, maintaining confidence in the delivery process. M&ST Leadership Communication/Interaction Model Serve as the primary capability center liaison with Sr. M&ST leadership, ensuring consistent and transparent communication about delivery progress, team performance, and issues. Prepare and deliver regular status reports, dashboards, and presentations to provide visibility into capability center engineering operations and alignment with objectives. Actively participate in planning discussions, representing delivery capabilities and constraints to inform prioritization and decision-making Facilitate cross-team communication and alignment, bridging gaps between business facing and engineering teams to maintain a unified approach to delivery. Build and nurture strong relationships with M&ST leadership to enhance collaboration and trust in capability center operations Team Leadership and Development Provide mentorship and guidance to delivery leads, supporting their professional growth and enhancing their leadership capabilities. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within engineering leads, encouraging high standards of performance and continuous learning. Establish clear performance metrics and expectations for delivery leads, regularly reviewing and providing constructive feedback on their performance. Lead initiatives to upskill team members, ensuring they remain equipped to handle evolving technology and business demands. Promote a positive work environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and employee well-being. Qualifications & Experiences 15+ years of proven experience in a leadership role within the Media or Technology sector with vision, credibility, leadership skills and executive presence Experience in media and entertainment technology capabilities preferred Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex, high-impact projects Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and analytical skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities, high ambiguity and risk Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with diverse teams and technology colleagues Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Skilled at cost estimates, ROI development, and prioritizing technology implementations In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps) A passion for technology and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with the latest media industry and technology trends Proven leadership presence and ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders Comfortable presenting to senior levels and communicating with technical and non-technical audiences Excellent collaboration skills, able to work across diverse teams and organizations Experience managing vendors and vendor service agreements Excellent writing and presentation skills Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field preferred (e.g. Business Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data & Analytics), or equivalent workplace experience 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 If youre 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 for instructions to submit your request.,