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 Role:
The Senior Director of Data Engineering will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of data engineering solutions on different cloud data platforms. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale data projects, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, data migration, integration, and orchestration. The ideal candidate will also have expertise in Master Data Management (MDM), data cataloging, data governance, data security, and canonical data modeling.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing team, ensuring that team members are motivated, skilled, and aligned with the company's goals. Your technical depth and hands-on experience will be crucial in guiding the team through complex technical challenges and ensuring the successful delivery of data engineering projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead and manage the data engineering team to deliver high-quality data solutions.
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of data engineering projects on different cloud platforms.
Ensure the successful execution of large-scale data engineering projects, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Develop and maintain data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance.
Partner with Data Governance team to implement Master Data Management (MDM) solutions to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
Develop and maintain data catalogs to facilitate data discovery and usage.
Ensure robust data security measures are in place to protect sensitive information.
Design and implement canonical data models to standardize data across the organization.
Lead ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data warehouses and data lakes.
Manage data migration projects to move data between systems, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
Oversee data integration efforts to combine data from different sources into a unified view.
Implement data orchestration tools to automate and manage data workflows and pipelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
Present data architecture, roadmap, plans, status, and risk to various stakeholders including higher management.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and apply them to improve our data infrastructure.
Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the data platform and recommending adoption where appropriate.
Support AI: Support the implementation of AI-powered data and analytics solutions through cutting edge tool stack availability and data democratization to enable advanced insights
Qualifications & Experiences:
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
18 years’ experience with data platforms, cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and big data technologies
Extensive experience with AWS services, Snowflake and its ecosystem
Extensive executive leadership experience in data management, analytics or platform leadership related fields within a large and complex organization
Proficiency in data warehousing, ETL processes, data integration, and analytics tools
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proven leadership skills with experience managing high-performing teams across multiple locations and disciplines
Experience in Media and Entertainment industry is preferred.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships across all levels of an organization
Experience in transforming traditional business operations through data services and automation
Recognized thought leader in the field of data management, with contributions to industry discussions, publications, or conferences
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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 for instructions to submit your request.