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SVP, People & Culture Talent Strategy

AT Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery

SVP, People & Culture Talent Strategy

Burbank, CA

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

This role is responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive global WBD Talent Strategy that integrates Learning & Development (L&D) and Talent Management (TM) to build a high-performing, agile, and future-ready workforce. The leader in this role will drive enterprise-wide talent initiatives that align with business goals, fostering a culture of continuous growth, leadership excellence, and career development. They will also be responsible for identifying innovative technological solutions to enhance the overall experience that employees and leaders have in this space.

Your Role Accountabilities

  • Talent Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and implement an integrated Talent Strategy that aligns with business objectives, workforce needs, and future capabilities. Partner with P&C Leads and the other P&C COEs to ensure it is connected to all areas of P&C.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on talent-related priorities, workforce planning, and skills development.
  • Collaborate with P&C Leads, senior executives, and functional leaders on development and implementation of talent and learning strategies
  • Learning & Development (L&D)
  • Reset our Learning & Development Strategy and shift to more of an informed, intentional L&D strategy that allows for virtual and in person offerings.
  • Oversee the design and execution of L&D programs that support leadership development, technical skills, and future-ready capabilities.
  • Drive enterprise-wide initiatives such as executive development, high-potential programs, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Champion a culture of learning, leveraging innovative and scalable solutions (e.g., digital learning, experiential learning, AI-driven development).
  • Ensure learning initiatives are data-driven and linked to measurable business impact.
  • Talent Management
  • Redesign and lead the development and execution of the Organizational Talent Review process, ensuring robust succession planning for critical roles. This will also include the plan for how we develop and manage development and succession plans for top 2 levels in the organization.
  • Drive the roll out of our new performance management strategy s that drive accountability, feedback culture, and career growth. Develop mechanism to gather insights to determine 3-year maturity plan.
  • Lead effort to develop Talent / Skills based Market place - integrate into our Talent Strategy.
  • Partner with People & Culture Leads and business leaders to identify and develop high-potential talent pipelines.
  • Align talent development efforts with P&C and Cultural goals, ensuring equitable access to growth opportunities.
  • Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership Development
  • Build leadership and managerial capability across all levels of the organization.
  • Oversee the design of programs that accelerate leader readiness and drive business transformation.
  • Act as a key partner in change management efforts, ensuring talent and learning strategies enable business agility.
  • Measurement & Insights
  • Define key success metrics for talent programs and ensure continuous evaluation for impact and ROI.
  • Leverage workforce data and predictive analytics to drive talent decisions.
  • Implement industry best practices and innovations to enhance talent effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 15+ years of experience in Talent Strategy, L&D, and Talent Management.
  • Proven success in designing and executing enterprise-wide talent programs.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders.
  • Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives and leveraging AI/technology in talent development.
  • Strong understanding of workforce trends, leadership development, and skills of the future.

Impact & Success Measures

  • Strong succession pipelines and leadership readiness.
  • Increased engagement and retention of top talent.
  • Scalable, measurable learning solutions that drive business outcomes.
  • Enhanced organizational agility and workforce capability

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, 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: $232,540.00 - $431,860.00 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.

If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Client-provided location(s): Burbank, CA, USA
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000092334EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)