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Project/Program Manager-July 2024
Warsaw
Jul 27, 2026
ABOUT WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier, global entertainment company focused on offering the most dynamic media & streaming experience in the world.
10,000+ employees
Technology, Engineering
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About Project/Program Manager

  Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

  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.

  Overall Purpose of the Role

  The Project Manager is responsible for providing ongoing Project Management across Warner Bros Discovery Entities predominantly focussing on HR and HR systems areas of the business for a single global program.

  Responsible for managing the day-to-day duties of all assigned projects, including scope, resources, budgets, benefits realisation, risks, issues, change requests, quality management and timelines. Throughout the lifecycle of each project, you will provide frequent and detailed project updates to senior management and project stakeholders. You will provide a key point of contact for our business functions bridging the gap between technology and our business stakeholders.

  To do this you will need to be an expert and highly organised project manager with a proven track record of delivering complex projects, well versed in creating project plans, RAID logs, rollout plans and status reports.

  This position is open through a 12-month frame contract. Number of hours per month depends on the number of orders.

  Areas of Responsibility

  Will project manage all areas of the project including business change, requirements analysis, vendor management and coordinate cross-functional resources.Manages cross-functional project teams, identifies resources needed, assigns and prioritises tasks/responsibilities and ensures deadlines are met.Understands objectives, processes and products in order to make educated recommendations. Minimises exposure to risk on projects.Identify project benefits, aligning them to strategic business goals and then the delivery of them through a benefits realisation plan.Supports Program Leadership in status reporting to both management and project/client groupsAdept at adopting the appropriate project management lifecycle delivery methodology, i.e. Agile, Waterfall or a combination of both.

  Skills and Experience

  HR / People and Culture experienceProven track record and relevant experience as a project managerExperience dealing with external vendors and third-party service providers.Good understanding of corporate functions (Payroll/Finance/HR)Strong team player and ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders (including external vendors) to resolve issues, constraints and cross-project interdependencies.Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity and to adapt plans as required throughout delivery.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to operate successfully in a cross-cultural environment.Experience of HR/Benefits and Payroll Systems and Interfaces

  Selection criteria

  Essential:

  5+ Years of Project Management Experience

  Desirable:

  Previous technology project management experienceProfessional qualification in project, change and/or product management.Previous experience working across Payroll and HR Projects

  Competency assessment

  Agile

  Iterative and flexible with prioritiesPromote a constant state of reinventionBuild teams that thrive on innovationGrow and nurture team members with an emphasis on succession

  Accountable

  Design strategic and actionable plansLead teams that deliver resultsDrive performance with actionable feedbackTrust and empower their teams to deliver

  Innovative

  Maverick spirit that take initiative and embraces riskEncourage bold decision-making and hiringCreate an environment for creative thinkingChallenge their teams to focus on priorities and encourage shedding of non-essential work

  Collaborative

  Break down silos and build partnershipsSeek diverse perspectivesThink and act globallyMake proactive communications a priority

  Additional Information

  Some international travel may be expected from time-to-time, dependent on project demands, project delivery and launches of new services along with vendor management and oversight within their locations/offices.

  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.

  The Legal Bits...

  Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

  If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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