Lead Partner, Tech Resilience

Warner Bros. Entertainment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Warner Bros. Discovery as the Lead Partner, Technology Resilience, to oversee the implementation of disaster recovery and resilience strategies for our global platforms. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate across teams to ensure operational continuity and manage critical technology projects, contributing to the stability of our iconic broadcasting services.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Career defining opportunities

Curated benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in disaster recovery and technology resilience.
• Extensive experience managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee disaster recovery and technology resilience plans.
• Evaluate technology recovery capabilities and identify risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving tech teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Broadcast Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Project

Fusion Risk Management

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.

Your New Role…

At Warner Bros. Discovery, the Enterprise Risk & Resilience team helps the organisation prepare for the unthinkable—ensuring the long-term continuity of our business-critical systems and technologies. As the Lead Partner, Technology Resilience, you will oversee the implementation, maintenance and testing of disaster recovery (DR) and resilience strategies for our global streaming and broadcast platforms, enabling teams to remain ready and functional through any disruption.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Oversee the development, upkeep, and testing of disaster recovery and technology resilience plans, with a focus on business-critical direct-to-consumer streaming platforms.

• Ensure these plans also address supporting upstream and downstream systems, broadcast operations, and associated infrastructure.

• Evaluate current technology recovery capabilities and identify resilience risks and mitigation strategies.

• Work with technology engineering teams to design and implement technical infrastructure that meets recovery requirements.

• Coordinate complex, cross-functional projects involving internal and external tech teams.

• Partner with DR Plan Owners and technical engineering teams to ensure regular testing and maintenance of recovery solutions.

• Offer expert guidance during crises, contributing to informed choices and recovery coordination.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for continuity and recovery initiatives.

• Adapt and align recovery strategies with evolving business and technology needs.

• Travel internationally and be available outside standard business hours as needed.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Proven experience in disaster recovery, technology resilience, or related fields.

• Extensive experience managing complex technology projects.

• Demonstrated experience developing and testing disaster recovery plans and associated infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, Broadcast Technology, or related field.

• Hands-on experience in streaming, broadcast technology and content delivery workflows.

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.

• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), business continuity (ABCP, CBCP), or project management (PMP) are a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Project; familiarity with Fusion Risk Management software is a plus.

• Ability to work with initiative, manage shifting priorities, and work effectively with global teams.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.