Portfolio Assurance Analyst

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:

The Portfolio and Solution Assurance (PSA) team is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Analyst to join our dynamic team. The PSA team focuses on providing dependable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions, including high-quality portfolio management. As an Analyst, you will play a crucial role in reporting, data analysis, program and project tracking, and coordination with diverse teams across the organization.

Your Role Accountabilities:

Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct comprehensive data analysis and generate insightful reports to support decision-making processes. Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reports and dashboards.

Program and Project Tracking: Track and monitor program and project progress, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Identify and manage project risks, providing timely updates and escalations as needed.

Team Coordination: Coordinate with various teams, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure seamless project execution. Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members to achieve project milestones..

Standardized Reporting Processes: Assist in the development and implementation of standardized reporting processes across all programs and projects. Continuously improve reporting methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and project management.

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

        • Proficiency in project management tools and software.

          • Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management practices is a plus.

            • Highproficiency with the following tools:

              • Excel (pivots, macros, formulas, etc.)

                • Word

                  • PowerPoint

                    • Visio

                      • Project

                        • SharePoint/Teams Sites (or similar cloud productivity tools)

                          • College coursework or work experience in two or more of the following areas:

                            • Accounting/Finance

                              • Business Administration/Operations

                                • Business Information Systems

                                  • Computer Science/Software Engineering

                                    • Understanding of software design, architecture, and development including:

                                      • Software Development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, etc)

                                        • Cloud software development (AWS, Azure, etc)

                                          • Systems and Data Architecture

                                            • Systems Integration

                                              • Being responsible foreliciting requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders and prioritizing them regularly with the business to deliver a program of impactful enhancements.

                                                • Developing and executingprograms of test cases, test plans and test scenarios that ensure quality product delivery and leading business users and Application Support teams through SIT and UAT phases.

                                                  • Working closely with support teams to organize their activities, keeping them accountable to deadlines and ensuring support teams are fully utilized.

                                                    • Mentoring less experienced solutions analysts in the team on best analytic practices, testing and documentation preparation.

                                                      • An understanding ofor interest in the entertainment industry.

                                                        • Mindset:

                                                          • Be Curious – You always want to learn more about anything put in front of you.

                                                            • Always Learning/Always Growing – Ask questions, research on your own, and take advantage of training opportunities whenever available to build and grow your skillset based on the needs of the business.

                                                              • Own It – Take proactive ownership and responsibility for your systems and drive tasks to conclusion, shepherding resources as needed.

                                                                • Analytical Thinking – Find ways to make things as clear as possible for decision-makers using numbers, and concrete examples.

                                                                  • Communication – Clear, proactive verbal and written communication to keep everyone on the same page.

                                                                    • Collaboration – Leverage and include business users, consultants, vendors, etc. to get tasks done as quickly and efficiently as possible.

                                                                      • Design Thinking – Design technology, processes, and services based on what you know the business needs, even if they cannot articulate it.

                                                                        • Data Analysis – Maximize the value of the data we generate to help the business meet their goals.

                                                                          • Curious–You always want to learn more about anything put in front of you.

                                                                            • Interested in Getting More Technical – You may not want to bea software engineer, but you are excited to build technical skills to make you a betterSolutions Analyst.

Not Required but preferred experience:

• 3+ years experience working in a Media & Entertainment company.

  • Previouswork experience with:

    • Business process analysis and functional design

      • Business process reengineering

        • Technology assessment and application

          • Process, System, and Functional documentation

            • Financial budget management

              • Project Proposal development, including developing business cases, assessing cost/benefits, and calculating ROI

                • Financial/Managerial Accounting and reporting processes

                  • Project Management practices and tools

                    • Information and Security practices and standards

                      • Testing methodologies and automation

                        • Technical experience/skills in:

                          • Python

                            • SQL

                              • Microsoft Power BI

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.

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