Gvp, Infrastructure

Job Description

About the Job
We are seeking a results-driven Infrastructure Leader to define and execute the enterprise-wide infrastructure strategy that underpins our technology ecosystem. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of core infrastructure services across the organization.
The Infrastructure Leader will oversee critical domains including data center operations, global service desk operations, network architecture, cloud platforms, storage, and enterprise systems. This role drives modernization initiatives, optimizes performance, and ensures operational resilience through robust disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to navigate complex environments while fostering innovation and operational excellence.
This role partners closely with internal audit, legal and privacy, enterprise Apps, product, business leaders, and vendors to manage information risk across the enterprise. The successful candidate demonstrates sound judgment, strong execution discipline, clear executive communication skills, and experience leading globally distributed teams in complex environments.
Role Accountabilities:
• Develop and execute the infrastructure roadmap aligned with business priorities and enterprise architecture.
• Ensure high availability and performance of data centers, networks, storage, and cloud environments.
• Lead cloud migration, automation, and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance agility and efficiency.
• Implement comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans to safeguard critical operations.
• Drive monitoring, performance optimization, and predictive maintenance across all infrastructure components
• Manage infrastructure budgets, optimize costs, and deliver measurable ROI on technology investments.
• Build strategic partnerships with technology providers to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver clear, actionable infrastructure performance and risk insights to senior leadership and governance bodies.
The Essentials
• <10+ Years> of proven experience leading global infrastructure strategy and operations for large-scale, complex organizations. Streaming Technology understanding preferred
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid architectures, and migration strategies
• Strong background in designing and managing high-performance networks, storage, and compute environments
• Track record of driving automation, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives to improve agility and efficiency
• Expertise in disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and building fault-tolerant systems
• Understanding of security best practices and ability to embed security into infrastructure design and operations
• Sound executive judgment with a track record of driving outcomes, navigating complexity, and making informed decisions, including in matrixed environments where authority or scope may be shared.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior leaders across cybersecurity, internal audit, legal and privacy, enterprise risk management, technology, product, and business functions.
• Experience leading and developing teams or functions in global, matrixed environments, with a focus on accountability, execution discipline, and talent development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex governance, risk, and compliance topics to executive leadership and governance forums.
• Advanced degree like Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, MBA and/or relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., Cloud Certification, Certified Network professional, VMware Certified advanced professional, Project Management Certification like PMP).

Championing Inclusion at WBD
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.

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 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: $245,000.00 - $455,000.00 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.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j68vjw-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.