Technical Program Manager II

Warner Bros. Discovery•Ottawa, ON

About The Position

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to join CNN's Data Platform team. This role is crucial for modernizing CNN's analytics platform into a new, single data platform called Nova. The objective is to establish Nova as CNN's definitive source for digital behavioral analytics, enabling near real-time analytics and personalization, while phasing out Adobe Analytics and Zion usage by the end of 2026. This is a significant modernization and enhancement initiative. The Data Platform team is responsible for CNN's data collection, manipulation, and interpretation, which directly supports leadership in making critical decisions regarding products and strategic direction.

Requirements

Requires 3+ years of experience in technical program management in a technical or cloud/SaaS environment, with a track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects.
A 4-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is often preferred, or equivalent work experience.
A solid technical background with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams on complex technical details.
Proficiency in project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
Exceptional skills in building relationships and communicating effectively with diverse groups of people across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and program management
Technical Expertise
Communication and stakeholder management
Problem-solving and execution
Tools and methodologies

Responsibilities

Define project scope, create and manage project plans, coordinate release schedules, and ensure on-time delivery.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and other stakeholders across different teams to align on goals, priorities, and technical strategies.
Identify, track, and mitigate potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, proactively recommending solutions to prevent blockers.
Leverage a technical background to understand complex system designs, architecture decisions, and integration points, providing informed recommendations without being the primary engineer.
Create and maintain project documentation, and communicate project status, risks, and impact to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Develop and refine processes for reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement, including using data and metrics to monitor performance and inform decisions.
Contribute to long-term technical and product strategy and help define roadmaps for technical teams.