Global Infrastructure Program Manager

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Your New Role
As a Global Infrastructure Program Manager in the Warner Bros. Discovery Media Platform Operations (MPO) organization, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of technical infrastructure programs across the enterprise that will transform the company’s global IT infrastructure capabilities to a world-class level.  In this role, you will 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, etc.  

Your Role Accountabilities

Program Management & Project Operations 

• Manage significant and unique infrastructure programs and workstreams of size and complexity 

• 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 

• Lead the process of gathering project requirements and developing solutions  

• Assist management with special assignments, such as evaluating vendors, gathering/evaluating consultant proposals, or other responsibilities as requested 

Stakeholder Relationship 

• Manages project communications 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 & Experience

• 8+ 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, 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 and 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 

What’s in it for you

• Contract of employment

• Hybrid work (3 days from the office, 2 days from home)

• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program

• Free access to the HBO Max platform

• Work-life