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.

Role Summary 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Staff, Portfolio Analysis to support the execution, financial tracking, and vendor governance of critical technology initiatives across Warner Bros. Discovery’s Converged Advertising, Global Affiliate Systems, and International Linear businesses. This role will provide transparency and accountability across a large, complex portfolio, partnering with leadership to drive operational excellence, financial control, and program visibility. 

Key Responsibilities 

Program & Delivery Analytics 

- Maintain a centralized view of all in-flight technology programs—tracking status, key milestones, resource allocations, and risks 

- Measure execution health through KPIs such as delivery velocity, sprint throughput, milestone adherence, and deployment cadence 

- Support analysis of backlog aging, scope shifts, dependency mapping, and release tracking across platforms 

- Collaborate with TPMs, Product, and Engineering to resolve delivery blockers and resource misalignments proactively 

Operational Reporting & Executive Communication 

- Build and maintain executive dashboards, scorecards, and monthly business reviews for Technology and Finance leadership 

- Present complex delivery and financial data in clear, concise formats tailored to senior stakeholders 

- Standardize reporting around business impact, cost-to-complete, platform ROI, and cross-team interlocks 

- Drive alignment on OKRs and develop custom visualizations in Power BI, Tableau, or Excel for decision support 

Vendor Management & Billing Oversight 

- Oversee vendor financial operations, including timecard submissions, invoice validation, and burn rate analysis 

- Ensure alignment of vendor activities to contractual obligations, rate cards, and scope of work 

- Track vendor productivity metrics (e.g., cost per sprint point, average delivery lead time) and support vendor review cycles 

- Partner with Procurement and Finance on rate benchmarking, contract reconciliation, and vendor onboarding governance 

Additional Responsibilities 

- Partner with Finance to reconcile forecast vs. actuals, reallocate funds, and develop innovative metrics like value per dollar, engineering ROI, and unit economics 

- Support quarterly planning, resource modeling, and executive budget asks 

- Drive adoption of best practices in technology financial hygiene, reporting automation, and risk heatmaps 

Required Qualifications 

- 8+ years in portfolio analytics, technology finance, vendor governance, or business operations 

- Proven experience with timecard systems, vendor billing workflows, and program metrics 

- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau/Power BI; familiarity with JIRA, Smartsheet, SAP, or Clarity is a plus 

- Strong executive communication and data storytelling skills 

- Background in complex technology organizations with cross-functional dependencies 

Preferred Qualifications 

- Experience in AdTech, broadcast/linear systems, or affiliate distribution 

- MBA, PMP, or finance certification (CPA, CFA) preferred 

- Prior experience with technology vendor ecosystems and financial control frameworks 

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, 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 for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $144,760.00 - $268,840.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.