Director, Global Business Transformation

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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 Director Global Transformation will be instrumental in shaping and executing transformation strategies that position the organization for long-term success. This role requires expertise in problem solving, analytics, and change management across a complex business environment. The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable and a “doer”.  We work in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment.  The role requires someone who is highly motivated, flexible and resilient.
For the next 6 months the majority of the work will be on the separation. The role is a key member of the Separation team and will lead work streams, manage timelines, deliverables and tracking, and problem-solve paths forward.  The successful candidate will need to get up to speed quickly on WBD’s current business and be able to hit the ground running as the separation is already well underway.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Strategic Transformation Leadership
Lead and implement transformation strategies aligned with WBD’s mission, values, and the evolving market landscape.

Collaborate with colleagues across business units to identify and prioritize initiatives that drive growth and innovation.

Data-Driven Decision Making and Problem Solving
Structure high-level and ambiguous problems soundly and develop clear insights using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Utilize analytics and business intelligence to develop data-driven recommendations.

Partner with business leaders to define the scope, goals and KPIs for transformation initiatives.

Change & Program Management
Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Manage the planning, execution and oversight of transformation programs.

Oversee program governance, reporting and timelines for change initiatives. Identify risks and issues, and help problem solve mitigation strategies.

Facilitate meetings to align on project goals, drive decision making and resolve conflicts.

Operational Excellence & Innovation
Champion the integration of digital technologies and AI to enhance content delivery, audience engagement, and internal workflows.

Manage cross-functional efforts to optimize processes, reduce complexity, and improve performance across global operations.

Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a strategic thought partner to Transformation leaders and business leads on company-wide transformation initiatives and functional specific initiatives.

Communicate transformation goals, progress, and impact clearly and consistently across the organization.

Team Leadership & Development
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages accountability and continuous learning.

Collaborate with other team members within the Global Transformation team.  Develop and foster a strong team dynamic by role modelling good working relationships for junior team members.

Qualifications & Experience...

7+ years of experience in business transformation or strategy, ideally within media, entertainment, or technology sectors. Strong emphasis on experience in strategy/management consulting which focuses on strategic problem structuring / critical thinking

Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)

Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional projects in dynamic, fast-paced…