SVP, People & Culture Talent Strategy

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to define and execute a comprehensive global Talent Strategy. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous growth and leadership excellence, driving enterprise-wide talent initiatives, and enhancing employee experiences through innovative solutions. As a leader, you will collaborate with senior executives to align talent strategies with business objectives, ensuring a future-ready workforce. Join a dynamic environment where creativity meets strategy, and contribute to shaping the future of talent management in a company that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Talent Strategy and L&D with proven success in enterprise-wide programs.
• Strong executive presence and experience in large-scale transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global Talent Strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee design and execution of L&D programs supporting leadership and technical skills.

Skills

Talent Strategy

Learning & Development

Talent Management

Leadership Development

Change Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

AI/Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Predictive Analytics

Digital Learning Platforms

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

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 that drives accountability, feedback culture, and career growth. Develop mechanisms to gather insights to determine a 3-year maturity plan.
• Lead effort to develop Talent/Skills based Marketplace – 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.

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.

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