Sr Analyst, Strategic Partnership & Operations

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 Position;

The Senior Analyst, Technology Strategic Sourcing & Business Operations (TSS&BO) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring critical business processes. S/He will support the TSS&BO team in improving business operational efficiency via processes and information workstreams. S/He will develop dashboards to effectively monitor and report KPIs around deal status and value measurement. S/He will work cross-organizationally, support the vendor assessment & selection process, and will assist with managing the TSS&BO strategy & financial plan. This position will drive significant value through process improvements, strategic initiatives project management, financial analysis support, KPI measurement, and executive reporting. The position will be in Mexico City and will report to the Director of Technology Strategic Sourcing & Business Operations.

Job Responsibilities % of Time

• Measure and quantify the success of the TSS&BO organization (e.g., vendor consolidation, synergies, negotiation, etc.) to ensure delivery on established financial targets.
• Apply project management best practices to facilitate meetings with WBD Senior Leadership, and assist operational projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with piers and stakeholders across the organization to craft executive summaries to be delivered to WBD Senior Leadership.
• Craft and deliver the appropriate messages to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, driving for valued strategic business partner status.
• Support the TSS&BO team during the vendor assessment & selection process ensuring compliance with Warner Bros. Discovery sourcing and procurement policies. Develop an understanding of the major technology initiatives at Warner Bros. Discovery, and the technology and media market trends in the industry.
• Assist with managing the TSS&BO budget and the overall relationship with  Finance, Accounting, and other business partners.
• Assist TSS&BO team with efforts to enforce financial remedies for SLA infractions.

JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in the areas of sourcing & procurement operations, project management, financial analysis, or other related discipline; preferably in technology/media.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• BS/BA degree (business/technology) required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, etc.
• Agile certified (Scrum, Kanban); program and/or product management background a plus.

Knowledge/Skills

• Developed analytical skills
• Strategic and critical thinking skills, problem-solving mindset, and an ability to assist managers with execution.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.

Other Requirements

• Team player and self-starter with interpersonal and solution-oriented attitude and an ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast paced, constantly evolving team environment.
• Be a high-performing member of a small Strategic Sourcing operations team capable of interfacing with company executives and business partners across the organization.

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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