Warner Bros. Discovery · 1 month ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
NY New York 30 Hudson Yards
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company, and they are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the delivery and integration of complex systems for CNN's digital streaming product. The role involves collaborating with various teams and third-party partners to ensure seamless technical alignment and successful program execution.
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Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive technical program delivery across multiple initiatives that support CNN’s streaming platforms
Create program roadmaps that effectively balance long-term strategic objectives with the realities of execution
Collaborate closely with product, design, engineering teams, and third-party organizations to ensure technical alignment and successful integration
Lead technical discussions with engineering teams on architecture, solution design, and testing
Work with third-party companies to assess system requirements and capabilities, driving successful integration into CNN’s technology ecosystem
Communicate system architecture and integration points clearly to internal client teams
Identify and manage technical dependencies, taking proactive steps to mitigate risks that could impact project delivery
Facilitate collaboration across internal teams and external vendors to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved within established timelines
Promote clear and consistent communication among all project stakeholders to support coordinated execution
Ensure ongoing alignment between technical and business priorities by conducting regular sync meetings and maintaining thorough documentation
Define scope, milestones, metrics, and resource needs for multiple concurrent projects
Track execution progress, remove roadblocks, and drive accountability across distributed teams
Maintain flexibility and decisiveness when managing shifting priorities or ambiguous requirements
Organize and deliver regular leadership communications, such as executive briefings and steering committee updates, to support informed, data-driven decision-making
Provide transparent updates regarding risks, dependencies, and critical project paths
Implement effective governance models to enable fast, well-informed decisions
Lead retrospectives and incorporate learnings into future program planning and delivery models
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline
Minimum of five years' experience in technology or digital media
At least three years in technical program management or an equivalent leadership position
Proven track record delivering cross-functional, technical programs in complex organizational environments
Strong understanding of system architecture, integrations, and modern software development frameworks
Proven ability to facilitate technical discussions and translate architecture requirements into actionable plans
Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams and third-party vendors on system design and implementation
Self-organizing and proactive, able to excel in ambiguous and high-pressure environments
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills; skilled at bridging technical and non-technical conversations with clarity and impact
Proven ability to lead through influence and align cross-functional teams toward common goals
Strong command of Agile and iterative delivery methodologies
Skilled at managing competing priorities and dependencies across multiple workstreams
Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and similar project tracking systems
Preferred
Experience with streaming or wholesale platform integrations is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
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