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.
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Your New Role...
The WBD Global Content Operations (GCO) runs worldwide post-production services and sources, creates, customizes and localizes all content from our studios, producers, marketers and 3rd party distributors to delivers for all our content outlets globally across Streaming, TV Networks, Theatrical exhibitors, Home Entertainment Licensing Clients, Marketing, Advertising and Publicity. We operate post-production across US, Latam and Europe, and the content supply chain for over 3000 content platforms, 600 channels, 18 of our own streaming platforms and theaters across the world in over 200 territories and localizing content in over 68 languages.
We are looking for a hybrid Business Analyst / Process Analyst to support our Operations Strategy and Change team within Global Content Operations (GCO). The role will be responsible for supporting business, operations and technology analysis across the portfolio of GCO services and capabilities, upon which we execute new content launches, support expanding business propositions and keep aligned with our business partners overall strategy and requirements. In this role you will analyze business processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization, ensuring alignment with the Target Operating Model and strategic transformation goals across multiple Content Operations Centers of Excellence (COE) and Lines of Business (LOB).
Your role will also involve collaborating with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements, providing clear, data-driven solutions that meet operational and strategic needs. This role requires strong skills in business process improvement, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational success. It is pivotal in helping our teams adapt to change while ensuring seamless operational performance across projects.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Business Process Analysis: Analyze existing business processes to identify areas for optimization and efficiency improvements. This includes Gap Analysis: Perform Gap analysis to identify discrepancies between the current state and the desired target state of business processes, systems, or capabilities. Recommend solutions to bridge gaps, such as process enhancements, technology capabilities, and/or resource allocation, helping the organization move towards its strategic goals. Data Analysis: Use data-driven insights to measure progress, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Change Impact Assessment: Collaborate with Change Managers to assess the impact and scale of transformation on processes, teams, and stakeholders. Also, the potential risks and challenges. Evaluate the capabilities and resources needed for implementation, such as training, communication, or technology. Readiness Assessment: Assess user readiness for upcoming changes and help ensure a smooth transition during UAT and implementation phases.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Gather business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into actionable solutions that support both operational and strategic objectives. Conduct process analysis and mapping sessions with stakeholders to gather business requirements and identify improvement opportunities.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation, including process flows, requirements specifications, assessments and training materials, to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and the successful implementation of change initiatives.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support: Work closely with technology partners to develop and validate UAT test cases that align with business needs. Ensure UAT schedules, outcomes, and feedback are communicated effectively to stakeholders ensuring alignment and readiness for deployment.
Qualifications & Experiences...
- 3+ years of experience in Change Management, Business Analysis, Process Analysis, or related roles.
- 3+ years of experience in Production, Post-Production, Media, Broadcast and/or Streaming Distribution, strongly preferred.
- Methodologies and Frameworks: Strong knowledge of change or product management and agile principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Critical Thinking: Proven ability to think strategically, question assumptions, and approach problems from multiple angles to develop solutions
- Analytical Thinking: Strong experience in analyzing complex processes and data sets, with a track record of using data to drive process improvement decisions
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Competence with Business Intelligence (BI) tools for tracking KPIs and supporting decision-making.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrated expertise in preparing and delivering presentations to leadership, and in clear, concise documentation that effectively communicates complex information
- Time Management Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Documentation: Demonstrated ability in producing and managing comprehensive documentation, including Change Management Plans, analysis, assessments, training, implementation and Communication Plans.
- Performance Indicators: Experience in using data to develop and monitor KPIs and OKRs to align change management efforts with strategic business objectives
- Global Team Collaboration: Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones, demonstrating the ability to manage diverse perspectives and drive consistent process improvement initiatives.
- Agility and Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment of continual change, with comfort in navigating ambiguity, adapting to shifting priorities, and leading process improvements in a dynamic setting.
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: $49,140.00 - $91,260.00 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.
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