Program Manager

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.

WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of what we make and proud of what we do. We have studios and offices across the globe.

The Job

The Marketing Operations team at WB Games oversees project governance for global marketing initiatives, game launches, and ongoing sustainment efforts. As a Marketing Operations Program Manager, you will develop and enhance the operational structure that boosts marketing effectiveness and will monitor strategic projects aligned with our business objectives. This position is key in advancing process enhancement, project management, and operational excellence within our global games marketing division.

The Daily

• Establish and Enhance Project Governance
• Develop and refine an operations framework tailored to the varied marketing projects.
• Work collaboratively cross-functionally to design and implement key outputs that ladder to our marketing strategies
• Champion consistent adoption of established processes to ensure accountability across teams for critical deliverables and milestone achievements.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and craft mitigation strategies to effectively manage the marketing project portfolio.
• Provide operational guidance and support for all major initiatives, standardizing templates, defining key milestones, and proactively managing potential risks.
• Streamline Communications, Standardize Processes, Automate Workflows,
• Implement meeting governance (e.g. agendas, defining attendees, establishing meeting cadence, etc.).
• Track and communicate key takeaways and action items from cross-functional meetings across relevant communication channels.
• Enhance efficiency by identifying and eliminating redundant workflows to optimize team outputs.
• Develop and deploy systems to assist project prioritization and efficient resource allocation.
• Introduce predictive tools to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Deliver Management Reporting
• Aggregate and present project insights to key stakeholders to facilitate decision-making.
• Maintain tracking of project timelines, progress, milestones, and risks.
• Standardize financial reporting of marketing organization
• Drive Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Facilitate knowledge transfer cross-functionally by developing and managing essential templates, detailed project plans, and a centralized documentation repository.
• Conduct post-project after action reviews to capture lessons learned and refine future marketing processes.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by using shared insights to diminish inefficiencies and enhance the success of projects.
• What Success Looks Like
• Strategic alignment of projects with business objectives.
• Improved operational efficiency, communication, and resource utilization.
• Enhanced visibility into project milestones, risks, and outcomes.
• Delivery of scalable, repeatable processes that empower marketing teams.
• Increased agility in responding to evolving business priorities and audience needs.
  

The Essentials

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in a games marketing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach and strong follow-through.
• Prior experience managing budgets, resource planning, and large-scale go-to-market campaigns.
• Strong leadership skills to influence senior stakeholders, provide updates, and enforce accountability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to pivot and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
  

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.

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: $83,300.00 - $154,700.00 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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