Manager, Portfolio Management & Analytics - #247186

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...

Global Franchise at Warner Bros. Discovery is chartered with identifying and driving the maximization of the long-term value of WBD’s beloved and iconic franchise IP. Examples of this IP include Batman, Superman, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes and beyond. The Manager, Portfolio Management & Analytics plays a key role in supporting the Director, Portfolio Management and Analytics and broader Global Franchise team in this charter with a particular focus on measuring the strengths of our brands and franchises and informing opportunities and priorities.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Identity franchise white space opportunities for WBD across international markets and consumer segments.
• Measure and drive strategy for WBD Global Brands and Franchises across the franchise building cycle, informing the 5 yr strategic plans for WBD Global Brands and Franchises.
• Support market and audience based growth planning, to inform 5 yr Franchise portfolio strategies on a market and audience basis.
• Engage in and lead work streams for ad hoc and ongoing cross-franchise projects, such as YouTube Kids, brand architecture, franchise success indicators, gaming engagement operational frameworks or advanced franchise analytics.
• Manage small projects or workstreams for brand analytics and growth projects (e.g., Kids’ marketplace).
• Engage in the development of qualitative and quantitative approaches to addressing franchise strengths and opportunities in order to inform enterprise strategy and activation across all levels, including with Sr Leadership.
• Drive analytic and financial modeling for assessing franchise strength and opportunity .
• Engage in conducting market research or gathering other analytic needs in support of franchise business questions. At times drive bespoke studies
• Engage with insights, finance and strategy partners across the enterprise.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2-5 years experience working on a brand, analytics, management consulting or finance/investment banking
• Experience bringing content to life through product innovation and experiences
• Proven success in project management and execution required
• Expertise in brand and franchise analytics, such as customer research, market data sources and financials
  
  

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• College degree required
• MBA or similar a plus
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to convert story and narrative to product and experiences
• Ability to think strategically in planning across consumer touch points
• Expertise with data, and the ability to derive insight and strategy from multiple data sources
• Ability to use SPSS and similar statistical software
• Excellent project management, prioritization and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Proven track-record in communicating with all levels of staff, internal divisions and external stakeholders
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and excellent judgment. Able to work effectively with senior level executives and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track-record of managing workflow to meet tight deadlines while handling high volume of work. Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive and productive demeanor
• High proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  
  

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

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, 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.

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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $83,090.00 - $154,310.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.