VP, Program Delivery - CNN Digital Product and Services
Warner Bros. DiscoveryAbout the role
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.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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Your New Role…
The Vice President of Program Delivery is responsible for leading a centralized team that provides CNN's Digital Product and Services leadership with dedicated portfolio, program, and project management expertise. This role drives delivery, coordination, and alignment for CNN's highest profile consumer and business initiatives, ensuring successful execution across the full lifecycle from initiation to closure.
Your Role Accountabilities…
- Design and implement a full vision and strategy for the new Program Delivery team, collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance organizational capabilities
- Lead clear program management and oversight of CNN's most important digital initiatives, working closely with business leaders and project management teams
- Support critical governance forums across CNN Digital Products & Services and CNN Worldwide, including monthly Steering Committees
- Drive communication, alignment, visibility, and decision-making across the organization
- Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and decrease complexity while increasing overall delivery confidence
- Provide a holistic and unbiased view on program status, holding themselves and teams fully accountable
- Enhance our organization’s capabilities to delivery on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes across the full lifecycle from initiation, execution, launch and closure
Qualifications & Experience…
- 15+ years of experience in program management, preferably in digital media or technology sectors
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, complex digital initiatives
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Deep understanding of agile methodologies and digital product development processes
- Experience with portfolio management and resource allocation in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; MBA preferred
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategic visions for program delivery teams
- Experience supporting governance forums and driving organizational alignment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide unbiased views on program status and accountability
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.
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