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Bleacher Report · 2 weeks ago

Director, Technical Program Management

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company, and they are seeking a visionary Director of Technical Program Management to lead strategic programs in sports technology. This role involves overseeing multiple programs, driving cross-functional alignment, and mentoring a team of TPMs to ensure high-quality software delivery that enhances fan engagement.

AdvertisingDigital MediaPublishingSports

Responsibilities

Lead multiple critical programs across teams and domains, ensuring timely delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions

Define project milestones, manage dependencies, and track delivery against goals using data-driven insights

Balance strategic vision with tactical execution, ensuring the right features are prioritized and delivered

Leverage your software engineering background to engage deeply in technical discussions, vet architectural decisions, and guide technical direction

Partner with product managers to translate customer use cases into functional and technical requirements

Identify edge cases, triage bugs, and support launch operations and escalations

Champion customer needs—whether internal operators, external partners, or end-users—throughout the development lifecycle

Use business acumen and industry knowledge to assess program goals, design, and execution against strategic objectives

Drive alignment across product, engineering, and business teams. Influence decisions and outcomes across multiple feature areas and organizational layers

Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership

Invent and evolve program management processes to improve efficiency and scalability

Define and track key performance indicators for delivery success

Simplify complex workflows into reusable, optimized stages and drive continuous improvement

Lead and develop a mid-to-large size team of TPMs and people managers

Provide coaching, contextual feedback, and career development support to TPMs up to Sr. Staff/Sr. Manager level

Model and champion an inclusive, supportive, and high-performance culture

Communicate clearly and confidently across all levels—from engineers to executives

Adapt messaging for technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring shared understanding and alignment

Facilitate roadmap discussions, capacity planning, and strategic trade-offs across disciplines

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementPeople ManagementTechnical AcumenExecution ExcellenceLeadership & InfluenceCommunicationPassion for Sports & Technology

Required

15+ years in technical program management, with 5+ years in people management roles. Proven success leading large-scale programs in digital media, streaming, or live sports platforms

Technical Acumen: Strong engineering background or technical product ownership experience. Ability to engage deeply in technical discussions and guide architectural decisions

Execution Excellence: Demonstrates ability to lead complex product launches and drive measurable business impact

Leadership & Influence: Trusted partner to senior leaders. Skilled in leading through influence and driving cross-functional alignment

Communication: Exceptional communicator across all levels—from engineers to executives. Able to inspire, align, and motivate through clear and confident messaging

People Management: Proven track record in coaching and developing TPMs and people managers. Committed to building diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams

Passion for Sports & Technology: A genuine interest in sports and a drive to deliver exceptional fan experiences through innovative technology