Manager, Technical Program Management

Warner Media, LLC.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 191,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a seasoned Manager, Technical Program Management to lead a cross-functional program team within CNN Digital.

You will drive planning, governance, and delivery across Ad Experience, Commerce, and Growth initiatives, aligning product, technology, and design with strategic priorities. You’ll coach program managers, manage complex roadmaps, and deliver measurable business impact through OKRs and data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading complex cross-functional programs in technology or digital media.
• Experience managing program managers and building high-performing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering/Business.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for the Revenue & Growth portfolio across multiple squads and workstreams.
• Own output, tracking, and reporting of delivery progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Translate group planning into a unified roadmap aligning product, tech, and design investments with business outcomes.
• Serve as primary coordination point across Product, Tech, Design, and Program Operations for Revenue & Growth.
• Establish governance, operating rhythms, and standardized workflows to enable predictable delivery.
• Lead OKR creation, alignment, and executive reporting; provide data-driven insights for prioritization.

Skills

Strategic program management

Cross-functional leadership

OKR & metrics

Data-driven decision making

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

About the Role

CNN Digital is seeking an experienced Manager, Technical Program Management to lead program management for our Revenue & Growth vertical. This role is responsible for managing a team of program managers while driving planning, execution, and operational excellence across a portfolio that includes Ad Experience, Commerce, and Growth initiatives.

As a people manager and program leader within CNN’s Digital Program Management Office, you will partner closely with Product, Tech, Design (PTD) and Program Operations leaders to translate group-level strategy into a unified roadmap, establish clear ways of working across teams, and ensure consistent delivery against business priorities. You will oversee complex, multi-quarter initiatives, drive OKR alignment and reporting, manage cross-team dependencies, and provide leadership visibility into progress, risks, tradeoffs, and investment decisions.

People Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop a team of program managers supporting the Revenue & Growth vertical, establishing clear priorities, role clarity, and consistent execution expectations to elevate delivery maturity and operational efficiency.

Build a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, operational rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Allocate program management support based on strategic priorities, delivery needs, and team capacity.

Program Scope & Ownership

Own output, tracking, and reporting across the Revenue & Growth program portfolio, ensuring visibility into delivery progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies.

Translate group-level planning into a unified roadmap that aligns product, technology, and design investments with organizational priorities and measurable business outcomes.

Define initiatives with clear scope, success measures, sequencing, and cross-team dependencies across multiple squads and workstreams.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Serve as the primary coordination point across Product, Tech, Design, and Program Operations leaders for the Revenue & Growth area.

Partner with PTD leads to establish, evolve, and operationalize effective ways of working across squads and workstreams.

Lead continuous planning and alignment across teams, influencing decisions and driving clarity across stakeholder groups without relying solely on direct authority.

Operational Governance & Execution Management

Establish and enforce governance models, operating rhythms, and standardized workflows that support predictable delivery and effective decision-making.

Monitor execution across squads, ensuring adoption of global workflows, OKRs, and operational standards in partnership with Program Operations.

Build and maintain area-level workstreams that clarify ownership, surface risks early, and enable teams to manage interdependencies proactively.

Strategic Alignment & Measurement

Lead OKR creation, alignment, and tracking across Product, Tech, and Design for the Revenue & Growth vertical.

Use financial modeling and business context to support prioritization, investment decisions, and long-range planning.

Provide data-driven insights and executive-level reporting to guide decision-making and ensure program-level impact.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in technology, digital media, or a related field, including significant experience leading complex cross-functional programs.
• Experience managing and developing program managers or related roles, with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Program & Operational Leadership

• Proven success owning portfolio-level planning, roadmap alignment, governance, and execution across multiple teams or squads.
• Strong experience establishing operating models, ways of working, and reporting mechanisms that improve delivery consistency and transparency.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-quarter planning cycles with significant cross-team dependencies and evolving business priorities.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

• Experience leading OKR development, performance tracking, and executive reporting across Product, Tech, and Design organizations.
• Comfortable using data, metrics, and financial modeling to support prioritization, tradeoff discussions, and investment planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks early, make sound recommendations, and drive resolution in ambiguous environments.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated people leadership, including coaching, performance management, and creating an inclusive, high-accountability team environment.
• Ability to operate with high autonomy while balancing strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.

Domain Knowledge

• Experience supporting revenue, growth, monetization, subscription, commerce, or customer lifecycle initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Passion for media, news, technology, and building products that drive both user value and business impact.

Why Join CNN?

• Work alongside industry-leading professionals dedicated to delivering premium digital experiences.
• Contribute to products and infrastructure trusted by millions of global users.
• Enjoy a dynamic, inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, career advancement, and continuous learning.

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: $138,000.00 - $220,800.00 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. This position is open for an existing position vacancy.