Senior Technical Program Manager Data Privacy

Warner Bros. Discovery

Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 101000 - 141000

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are

When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more need more deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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About the Role

CNN Digital is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee and drive the development release and continuous improvement of key products within our best-in-class digital portfolio.

As the technical program/delivery lead for 2-3 scrum teams within CNNs Digital Platforms and Services group you will collaborate with Product Design Engineering and multiple organizational stakeholders to ensure successful on-time delivery of features and enhancements to CNNs digital products. Your focus will span from planning through execution ensuring each project aligns with CNNs strategic objectives adheres to relevant industry standards and maintains world-class reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

Lead end-to-end technical program management across multiple CNN digital products developing roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives and user needs.

Cross-Team Coordination

Coordinate with Product Design Engineering QA WBD shared services and external partners to define requirements manage dependencies and drive technical conversations on architecture solution design and testing.

Planning & Execution

Build comprehensive program plans covering scope milestones and success metrics; track progress manage risks and dependencies and adjust timelines to keep initiatives on track.

Organizational Workflow & Team Management

Design and optimize workflows across 2-3 cross-functional Scrum teams and implement process automation to reduce manual overhead in reporting audits vendor reviews and team operations.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership partners and vendors building strong cross-functional relationships and influencing outcomes without direct authority.

Build strong relationships across different functional groups influencing outcomes without direct authority.

Data Privacy & Experience Monitoring Standards (EMS)

In this role youll drive the operational engine behind privacy compliance risk management and user experience quality across Performance Accessibility SEO and more. Youll partner with engineering legal design product and external vendors to ensure CNNs platforms meet the highest standards of data protection regulatory compliance and digital excellence. Were looking for a program leader who can orchestrate workflows build scalable processes and optimize JIRA to turn ambiguity into structured execution.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

3 years of technical experience in a role such as software developer or business analyst (ideal but not ).

5 years of experience in technology or digital media including at least 3 years in a program management or technical project management role.

Track record of delivering complex cross-platform projects in a fast-paced environment.

Privacy Governance & Compliance

Experience running or supporting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and privacy risk mitigation workflows.

Drive the review update and enforcement of data privacy policies to meet global regulatory requirements (GDPR CCPA MSPA GPP TCF) and internal standards.

Working knowledge of Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) and privacy signal frameworks (IAB TCF/GPP strings US state signals).

Experience partnering with Legal Data Governance and external vendors on compliance obligations and contractual reviews.

Working familiarity with web technologies (JS/HTML/CSS) sufficient to review privacy SDK integrations tag management and consent gating logic.

Ability to facilitate technical solutioning and architectural meetings.

Experience Monitoring & Standards Support

Support EMS processes related to Performance Accessibility SEO and other user experience standards.

Help operationalize AI-powered assessment tools and automated scoring systems used to evaluate digital experience quality

Ensure teams have visibility and clarity around required standards and compliance metrics.

Project Management Skills

Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies with additional knowledge of traditional project management frameworks.

Ability to manage competing priorities anticipate roadblocks and orchestrate cross-functional resources effectively.

Advanced JIRA administration including board configuration workflow design dashboards reporting and automation; familiarity with Confluence Asana and similar tools.

Experience designing intake systems prioritization frameworks and governance workflows for cross-functional programs.

Experience building recurring management reporting (e.g. month-over-month trends compliance coverage across products/platforms) by pulling and segmenting data from platform sources such as Snowflake Datadog via SQL or manual extraction and synthesizing it into clear actionable insights for leadership.

Leadership & Communication

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Ability to adapt communication style and content to suit diverse audiences and objectives ensuring clarity alignment and impact.

Demonstrated success influencing teams and stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Adept at identifying prioritizing and mitigating risks in complex technical environments.

Bias to action. Takes initiative removes blockers and drives progress with urgency and accountability.

Collaboration & Culture

Passion for media news and technology with a commitment to innovation and excellence.

A team player who embodies CNN Digitals values of integrity collaboration and user-centricity.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR CCPA) and privacy-by-design principles; prior experience in privacy security governance or compliance environments is a strong plus.

Experience supporting teams focused on digital experience standards such as performance accessibility or SEO.

Exposure to AI/ML-powered tooling for audits quality assessment or compliance automation.

Experience working with media content platforms or large-scale consumer applications.

Why Join CNN Digital

Work alongside industry-leading professionals dedicated to delivering premium digital experiences.

Contribute to products and infrastructure trusted by millions of global users.

Enjoy a dynamic inclusive environment that fosters personal growth career advancement and continuous learning.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why youre interested in this role. We look forward to hearing from you and discovering how your comprehensive program management expertise can help shape the future of CNN!

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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 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 youre 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. Discoverys total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $101000.00 - $141000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses short- and long-term incentives and program-specific 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.

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the s...