Job Description
Sr Manager, Project Management (Network & Infrastructure)
As a Sr Manager- Project Management in the Warner Bros. Discovery Media Platform Operations (MPO) organization, you will be responsible for managing multiple technical infrastructure programs and projects across the enterprise that will transform the company's global IT infrastructure capabilities to a world-class level. In this role, you will lead a team of infrastructure project managers and manage the strategy, planning, budget development, and execution of a portfolio of key MPO infrastructure projects including, but not limited to: network and infrastructure modernization; data facility build-outs, office relocations, consolidations and/or closures, integrations and disentanglement supporting Studios, Global Networks, and WBD Enterprise.
Your Role Accountabilities:
Program Management & Project Operations
• Assisting in managing MPO Project Portfolio and Business Operations
• L ead a team of infrastructure project managers
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of multi-year programs ( Cloud Migration, Infrastructure Refreshes and Upgrade, Data Center Exits )
• Participate in strategic planning for infrastructure programs
• Assist management with special assignments, such as evaluating vendors, gathering/evaluating consultant proposals, or other responsibilities as requested
Stakeholder Relationship
• Manages project communication s and escalations
• Coordinates and facilitates Operating Steering (OSC) and Executive Steering Committees (ESC)
• Broker relationship between business and application groups to translate infrastructure requirements and scope definition
• Guides MPO and Non-MPO team members on infrastructure planning and deployment strategies.
Qualifications & Experiences:
• 1 2 + years of experience of managing multiple technical , network and infrastructure related projects
• Familiarity and knowledge of technical aspects of infrastructure components (network, servers, storage, cloud, data center, Media & Entertainment, Studios, Streaming, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels of technical and non-technical staff.
• Able to establish goals and set clear expectations, prioritize activities, and follow through to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation and problem resolution in a cross-functional team.
• Able to drive the definition of project scope, develop detailed project plans, and facilitate the collection of engineering, operational, and business requirements.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to clearly, concisely, and regularly communicate status, issues, and risks to project stakeholders.
• Able to function effectively and consistently when faced with frequently changing and sometimes ambiguous goals.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts as needed to support project delivery.
• Expertise in using project management methodologies an d software , Jira, ServiceNow Portfolio Management, Smartsheet, MS Office ( Excel , PowerPoint , Word, etc.)
Not Required but preferred experience:
• Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including
• Bachelor's Degree or similar work experience
• PMP Certification a plus
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kbb90-216-73-216-43-42 in your application.