Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure Projects)

OverviewSenior Project Manager (Infrastructure Projects) - Warner Bros.

Discovery (WBD)As a Sr.

Project Manager in the Warner Bros.

Discovery Media Platform Operations (MPO) organization, you will be responsible for managing a large portfolio of technical infrastructure projects 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 MPO infrastructure projects including, but not limited to : network and infrastructure modernization; data facility build-outs, office relocations, consolidations and / or closures.

Your Role Accountabilities

Project Management & Project Operations

Manage project plans and schedules

Manage project resources, both human and technological

Manage and track project financials and procurement

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 or consultant proposals

Qualifications & Experiences

5+ years of experience managing multiple technical, network and infrastructure related projects

Familiarity with 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, 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 collection of engineering, operational, and business requirements

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Able to clearly and regularly communicate status, issues, and risks to project stakeholders

Able to function effectively with frequently changing and sometimes ambiguous goals

Demonstrable experience delivering projects on time and on budget

Flexibility to work multiple shifts as needed to support project delivery

Expertise in project management methodologies and software (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, ServiceNow Portfolio Management, MS Office)

Not Required but Preferred Experience

Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

PMP Certification a plus

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.

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We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Entertainment Providers

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