Warner Bros. Discovery
SeniorManager,Engineering
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“Senior Manager, Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery. Skills: Technical Leadership, Team Management, Cloud-native solutions. Define technical vision for advertising platforms. Drive technical vision”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of engineering projects
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years in software engineering, 4–5 years in a leadership or managerial role, understanding of modern software architecture, cloud-native platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), distributed systems, Ability to guide technical decisions rather than hands-on coding, Familiarity with AdTech ecosystems, advertising workflows, identity resolution, campaign execution, monetization strategies, Proven track record of managing and mentoring engineering teams, driving performance, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability, Experience in defining technical roadmaps, aligning engineering initiatives with business objectives, managing cross-functional dependencies, Ability to partner effectively with Product, Data, and Operations teams, influencing stakeholders, communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences, Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies, champion automation, implement best practices for scalability, security, and observability
Nice to Have
Kubernetes a plus
What You'll Do.
Define technical vision for advertising platforms
Drive technical vision
Ensure alignment with business objectives
Ensure scalability requirements
Lead architectural decisions for cloud-native solutions
Guide modernization initiatives
Manage and mentor a team of engineers
Foster a culture of innovation
Foster accountability
Foster continuous improvement
Oversee resource planning
Oversee performance reviews
Oversee career development
Ensure timely delivery of engineering projects
Ensure high-quality delivery of engineering projects
Establish best practices
Establish governance processes
Collaborate with program management
Prioritize initiatives
Partner with Product teams
Partner with Data teams
Partner with Operations teams
Translate business needs into technical solutions
Represent engineering in stakeholder discussions
Communicate progress effectively
Evaluate emerging technologies
Enhance platform capabilities
Enhance operational efficiency
Champion observability
Champion security best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with program management; Partner with Product, Data, and Operations teams; Represent engineering in stakeholder discussions; Communicate progress effectively
Communication Scope
communicate progress effectively; communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Process & Methodology
Delivery & Execution Oversight, Establish best practices, Establish KPIs, Establish governance processes, Prioritize initiatives, Manage dependencies
Full Job Description
**_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. **_Your New Role_****:** The Sr Manager, Engineering reports to the Sr Director Application engineering and is accountable for team management and designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions that power our advertising technology stack. **_Your Role Accountabilities:_** **Technical Leadership & Strategy** Define and drive the technical vision for advertising platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scalability requirements. Lead architectural decisions for cloud-native solutions and guide modernization initiatives. **Team Management & Development** Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee resource planning, performance reviews, and career development for team members. **Delivery & Execution Oversight** Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of engineering projects by establishing best practices, KPIs, and governance processes. Collaborate with program management to prioritize initiatives and manage dependencies. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** Partner with Product, Data, and Operations teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. Represent engineering in stakeholder discussions and communicate progress effectively.
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