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Warner Bros. Discovery Director, Program Management in Atlanta, Georgia

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.

Must be able to work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite) out of our Atlanta office.

Your New Role :

As the Director of Program Management for AI within ContentLab, you will play a pivotal leadership role in overseeing the coordination, execution, and strategic direction of AI initiatives. You will ensure the successful integration of AI technologies across Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) by managing partnerships with vendors, mitigating AI risks, and delivering real-world value through cutting-edge AI solutions. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and leadership capabilities to drive innovation at the intersection of AI and creative industries.

You will oversee the entire portfolio of AI lab projects, from proof-of-concept (POC) developments to production-grade solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of internal clients and stakeholders across News, Sports, Entertainment, Marketing, and Advertising. This includes coordinating vendor demos, managing lab POCs, and working closely with legal, security, and compliance teams to ensure AI risk management and successful project execution.

You will lead a team of program managers who partner with creative users to pioneer new AI-driven solutions, fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation at WBD.

Your Role Accountabilities:

  • Provide overarching leadership and strategic direction for AI projects within ContentLab, ensuring that all initiatives align with WBD’s business goals and deliver value to creative and technical teams.

  • Build and maintain relationships with external AI technology vendors. Oversee the coordination of vendor demos and evaluations to ensure alignment with WBD’s creative and technical requirements. Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance.

  • Oversee the portfolio of AI lab projects, ensuring successful execution from POC stages to full-scale implementations. Manage resources, timelines, and project deliverables while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

  • Collaborate with legal, security, and compliance teams to mitigate AI-related risks, ensuring adherence to data privacy, intellectual property, and ethical AI practices. Proactively manage potential risks associated with AI adoption and integration.

  • Work closely with stakeholders across News, Sports, Entertainment, Marketing, and Advertising to ensure the successful adoption of AI solutions. Align AI initiatives with business needs, driving real-world applications and measurable impact.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team, ensuring AI-driven solutions meet the creative and technical goals of the organization.

  • Regularly report on project progress, portfolio outcomes, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to influence decision-making and drive AI innovation across the company.

Qualifications & Experiences:

  • 10+ years experience in program/project management in AI or technology

  • Experience with AI-driven solutions

  • Strong understanding of AI risks and compliance

  • Familiarity with legal and security aspects of AI

  • Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to navigate change and drive value within a dynamic and ever changing organizational environment

Preferred Experience:

  • 4 year degree in related field.

  • Experience and/or certifications with formal SDLC (e.g. Agile/Scrum) and Project Management (e.g. PMI) practices

  • Background in media or entertainment industry

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.

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