Director, Technical Program Management

Walmart•Atlanta, GA

42d

About The Position

WBD Sports reaches over 130 million people monthly across 200+ markets and 20+ languages, with iconic brands like Bleacher Report, NCAA, MML, TNT Sports & Eurosport. We bring fans closer to the action with a wide coverage of the NFL, NBA, MLB, Grand Slam tennis, and NASCAR, across platforms including Bleacher Report, MML, HBO Max, and linear TV. We are seeking a visionary Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) to lead a portfolio of strategic, high-impact programs that power the future of sports technology at Warner Bros. Discovery. Based in Atlanta, you will oversee multiple simultaneous programs across engineering, product, and operations, ensuring the delivery of well-scoped, high-quality software that exceeds customer expectations. This role blends strategic leadership with technical depth, operational excellence, and people development. You will coach and grow a team of TPMs, drive cross-functional alignment, and lead the execution of complex initiatives that shape the future of sports streaming and fan engagement.

Requirements

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 crossfunctional 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.

Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership 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.
Technical & Product Collaboration 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.
Business & Customer Focus 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.
Cross-Functional Influence 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.
Process Innovation & Delivery Excellence 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.
People Management & Mentorship 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.
Exemplary Communication 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.