GVP, Strategy & Ops

Warner Bros. Discovery•Burbank, CA

4d•$245,000 - $455,000

About The Position

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. Serves as a key member of the Technology leadership team, providing executive direction in shaping and executing the enterprise IT strategy. This role is accountable for driving organizational effectiveness, optimizing financial and operational performance, and ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable business value. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO and executive leadership team, ensuring alignment between enterprise strategy and technology capabilities. This position oversees critical functions including IT strategic planning, business operations, financial governance, vendor management, and enterprise performance management. Strategic Direction and Planning Lead the development and execution of the multi-year IT strategic plan, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and long-term growth objectives. Partner with senior business leaders to translate strategic imperatives into actionable technology and operational plans. Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organization’s operating model and competitiveness. Operational Excellence and Governance Establish and oversee governance frameworks that ensure the effective execution of enterprise technology initiatives. Drive operational discipline and performance metrics across all IT functions, enabling transparency and accountability for outcomes. Oversee cross-functional programs that enhance collaboration, streamline delivery, and improve efficiency across global teams. Financial Management and Vendor Strategy Direct the IT financial planning and management process, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment optimization. Oversee strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor partnerships to maximize value and innovation. Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards that communicate performance and return on investment to senior leadership. Organizational Effectiveness and Culture Lead organizational design and workforce planning for the IT organization, ensuring talent, structure, and capabilities align with evolving business needs. Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture centered on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Sponsor leadership development initiatives to strengthen the IT management bench and succession pipeline. Enterprise Transformation and Change Leadership Partner with executives across the enterprise to drive technology-enabled transformation initiatives. Serve as a change champion, promoting alignment between IT strategy, operational processes, and business transformation goals. Ensure that the IT organization is positioned as a proactive enabler of innovation, agility, and business value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in business administration, technology management, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in technology strategy, operations, or enterprise IT management, including executive-level accountability for large-scale teams and budgets.
Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and operational governance within complex, global organizations.
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams that deliver measurable results.
Exceptional executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree in business administration, technology management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a key member of the Technology leadership team, providing executive direction in shaping and executing the enterprise IT strategy.
Accountable for driving organizational effectiveness, optimizing financial and operational performance, and ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable business value.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO and executive leadership team, ensuring alignment between enterprise strategy and technology capabilities.
Oversees critical functions including IT strategic planning, business operations, financial governance, vendor management, and enterprise performance management.
Lead the development and execution of the multi-year IT strategic plan, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and long-term growth objectives.
Partner with senior business leaders to translate strategic imperatives into actionable technology and operational plans.
Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organization’s operating model and competitiveness.
Establish and oversee governance frameworks that ensure the effective execution of enterprise technology initiatives.
Drive operational discipline and performance metrics across all IT functions, enabling transparency and accountability for outcomes.
Oversee cross-functional programs that enhance collaboration, streamline delivery, and improve efficiency across global teams.
Direct the IT financial planning and management process, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment optimization.
Oversee strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor partnerships to maximize value and innovation.
Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards that communicate performance and return on investment to senior leadership.
Lead organizational design and workforce planning for the IT organization, ensuring talent, structure, and capabilities align with evolving business needs.
Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture centered on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Sponsor leadership development initiatives to strengthen the IT management bench and succession pipeline.
Partner with executives across the enterprise to drive technology-enabled transformation initiatives.
Serve as a change champion, promoting alignment between IT strategy, operational processes, and business transformation goals.
Ensure that the IT organization is positioned as a proactive enabler of innovation, agility, and business value creation.