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Join to apply for the Director, Office of the CIO role at Warner Bros. Discovery Position Overview The Director of the Office of the CIO plays a pivotal leadership role within Warner Bros. Discovery. This position is responsible for driving strategic planning, fostering creativity and innovation, and enhancing team communications. The individual will work closely with the CIO and other senior leaders to ensure the alignment of technological initiatives with the company's dynamic goals, manage key projects, and facilitate effective senior meetings. Emphasizing creativity and innovation, this role is essential in propelling Warner Bros. Discovery's technological vision forward. Key Responsibilities Team Communications Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration within the IT team and across other departments. Develop and execute communication strategies that keep all stakeholders informed about IT initiatives, progress, and outcomes. Act as a liaison between the CIO and the broader IT team, ensuring alignment and clarity in all communications. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the status of key projects and initiatives. Effective Senior Meetings Coordinate and facilitate senior leadership meetings, summits, and offsites, ensuring they are productive and focused on strategic priorities. Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and presentations to support effective decision-making. Track action items and follow up on commitments made during senior meetings. Ensure that meeting outcomes are communicated clearly and implemented effectively. Strategic Planning and Business Operations Partner with the CIO and SLT to develop and communicate key strategic plans and outcomes. Partner with the Technology Business Management team to ensure data-driven management decisions are supported, including identifying and improving KPI and OKR frameworks. Evaluate and prioritize strategic IT projects to ensure maximum organizational value. Leadership and Management Provide leadership and direction to a team of IT professionals, fostering their development and growth. Manage recruitment, retention, and performance of team members. Ensure efficient and effective team operations, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the team. Collaboration and Partnership Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Strategy, and PMO teams to ensure group-wide outcomes. Drive agenda setting and foster collaboration among the senior leadership team. Assist the CIO in promoting effective communication and meeting culture. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. 10+ years of experience in IT management, focusing on strategic planning, business operations, or PMO. Proven success leading IT initiatives in large, multinational organizations. Experience as a Chief of Staff for a tech organization is a plus. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence and build consensus among senior leaders. Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results. Experience facilitating senior leadership meetings and driving effective decision-making. Ability to think strategically and act operationally, balancing long-term and immediate needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of IT within a dynamic media company. We look forward to welcoming a visionary leader who can drive strategic initiatives and contribute to our continued success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Warner Bros. Discovery

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