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SVP Global Core Dig App Platforms

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Position Summary

The SVP – Global Core Digital Applications Platform leads all engineering, product and program management efforts to build the full stack digital applications platform to power customer-facing applications for Discovery Direct-to-consumer businesses. We are looking for a leader with proven track record in envisioning and launching platforms that power a broad set of digital businesses.

Responsibilities

1. Partner with stakeholders along with cross-functional teams to design, develop, implement, launch and support the global platform to launch new businesses and grow existing businesses
2. Lead multiple, geographically dispersed teams across the product & tech portfolio
3. Develop a team culture across the digital organization to drive collaboration across teams and work with multiple leaders to create a global platform strategy
4. Lead the Discovery Communications digital technology strategy and adhere to agreed company-wide standards and platforms across teams
5. Promote platform development and re-use and help deliver best practice internal “open-sourcing” of platforms
6. Lead Engineering team and external third parties to coordinate technology plans and deliver products
7. Develop and execute plans under a set of implementation and delivery time constraints, optimizing for a complex blend of product cost, service opportunity cost and ongoing support costs.
8. Be financially diligent and operate within the budgetary measures in place within the company
9. Develop and maintain agreed success and performance measurement strategies for products and build optimization plans
10. Drive operational excellence by establishing rigorous operational procedures and SLAs and ensuring they are achieved successfully
11. Facilitate broad collaboration with clear communications and documentation
12. Build, mentor and support the digital community within the company
13. Evangelize Discovery Communications products externally to customers, partners and prospects.

14. Understand cross departmental and organizational needs and incorporate into product development process
15. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices
16. Establish and supervise quality assurance processes
17. Identify technology trends and evolving social behavior that may support or impede the success of the business

Requirements

* Must have at least 5-10 years of technology platforms development experience
* Must have a successful track record in launching new and cutting-edge platform features such as extreme scalability, multi-tenancy, high-availability and extensibility.
* Must have experience building and leading a high-performing, geographically dispersed teams by attracting top talent
* Outstanding program and project management skills
* Outstanding communication, influencing and interpersonal skills; proven ability to succeed in matrixed environment
* Proven strong staff management experience a must
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
* Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business, master’s degree preferred, but not required
* Must have the legal right to work in the UK

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Ameya Karvir

Vice President of Data Science and Analytics

ON THE CUTTING EDGE

Keeping at the forefront of content consumption

Karvir and co. use data-rich insights to deliver experiences that will resonate, such as fine-tuning streaming personalization or suggesting relevant content for web visitors. “With the whole aspect of personalization, we are catering to every single individual on their device,” he said. To continue leading in their field, he prioritizes adaptability among teammates as a key attribute in navigating an oft-evolving industry.

My team operates as a mini R&D center and brings forth what we find useful. It’s all about speed, research, exploration and how we make it actionable.

Ameya Karvir

Vice President of Data Science and Analytics

Melanie Lantin

Vice President of Product Design and User Research – Consumer Digital Products

PILLARS OF SUPPORT

Leaders don’t just manage, but empower

At her first design review for home brand Magnolia, Lantin noticed something she described a rarity: The audience was overwhelmingly female. “It was really refreshing that Magnolia, with Joanna Gaines at the helm, already prioritized female leadership and vision,” she said. For Lantin, this powerful realization underscored the broader culture of support and empowerment, which she expands on by mentoring colleagues.

I make sure I’m available to all my team members and know that I can offer a specific type of help or mentorship to the women on my team by giving them all of the tools that can help them navigate their careers.

Melanie Lantin

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Martin Ma

Group Vice President, Engineering

PEOPLE-DRIVEN TECH

Staying focused on the human element

Steering engineering for brands such as Food Network Kitchen as well as Discovery websites, Ma helps the organization scale in a fast-moving space. But, for Ma — who embraces a “lean startup” mindset — the challenges transcend tech. “It’s all about people. We build a team of subject matter experts who know areas of a product inside-out, while everyone on the team understands the bigger picture,” he said.

Engineering problems are always people problems, and there’s nothing a great team of empowered engineers can’t solve.

Martin Ma

Vice President of Technology

What are Warner Bros. Discovery Perks + Benefits

Warner Bros. Discovery Benefits Overview

Warner Bros Discovery offers a comprehensive set of benefits and perks to support employees in their personal and professional lives. Some program highlights include:

• Local medical, dental, and vision programs in many countries around the world.
• On-site wellness and fitness centers across several of our office locations.
• Family support programs. In the U.S., additional services include on-site childcare in certain offices, backup childcare services, family caregiver leave, adoption, surrogacy, and cryopreservation assistance, and more.
• Tools and resources to support the mental wellbeing of our employees and their dependents, including mental health counselors and 24/7 access to free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program administrators.
• Products and services to support financial wellbeing including financial planning tools, and a 401(k) savings plan in the U.S.
• Flexible work arrangements around the globe, allowing employees to better balance work and personal commitments.
• Global learning, leadership & organization programs to inspire, equip, and empower our people to thrive. These programs and resources are accessible to everyone at whatever stage they are in their career.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Partners with nonprofits

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Open office floor plan

Employee resource groups

Employee-led culture committees

Hybrid work model

In-person all-hands meetings

Summer hours