SVP, Special Projects WBD Studios

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. 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. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. 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. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role... 

Reporting to the COO, WBD Studios, the SVP, Special Projects WBD Studios will play a critical role and be responsible for identifying growth opportunities across all the business units of the Studios segment and partnering with them to develop, present, and execute against those plans.  This position will work closely with business leaders, CFOs, and Strategy teams across BUs and Corporate Functions.  

Your Role Accountabilities... 
Core

• Lead the identification and execution of growth opportunities across the Studios segment and COO WBD areas of responsibility, working with business unit teams to build comprehensive business cases, negotiate with partners, develop robust execution plans, and performance manage execution.
• Liaise with business units, International teams and corporate functions (i.e. P&C, Accounting, Technology) to ensure best OneWBD outcome.

Drive Operational Excellence 

• Proactively advise on trends, highlight efficiency/optimization opportunities and risks along the way, in partnership with stakeholders.
• Work closely with business leadership to create comprehensive consistent  investment plans.  
• Develop processes and procedures to standardize and support growth decision-making and ensure efficient and effective execution of agreed growth plans.  

Leadership  

• Manage a small team of  professionals with a focus on motivating and developing WBD’s future strategic and business development leaders. 
• Serve as POC for Studios leadership.  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across Studios and the company learning their business objectives, challenges, and working closely to model new opportunities.  

Qualifications & Experience... 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in business development, strategy and deal making. 
• 5+ Years of management experience leading teams developing strategic insights and analytics in a consumer facing, digital business , or Studios environment required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.  
• Experience in media/entertainment/streaming industry preferred.  
• Experience in multinational, complex organizations preferred. 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Ability to communicate and present complex information effectively. 
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills are required.  
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders as well as third-parties.  
• Excellent ability to manage multiple projects and hit aggressive deadlines. 
• Excellent attention to detail. High quality, consistent deliverables. 
• Occasional travel will be needed.

How We Get Things Done…

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