Senior Business Analyst, Motion Pictures Monetization Job at Warner Bros. Discov

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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...

WBD Monetization Technology team is looking for a Senior Business Analyst with excellent problem solving, business process analysis, functional design, and client relationship skills to be a member of a world class technology team, delivering and supporting solutions for the Motion Pictures division.

The Senior Business Analyst, Motion Pictures Monetization, will lead techno-functional product workstreams and will be responsible for solving business problems by identifying and gathering business needs and requirements, designing & evaluating solutions and help in their implementation.

The resource will be responsible for providing operational support and ensure quality of the solution delivery across our Motion Pictures monetization solutions portfolio. They will be responsible for participating in planning, execution, and oversight of relevant project phases, such as design, analysis, and requirements gathering etc. Strong knowledge & experience with traditional Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies as well as hands-on experience in business requirements elicitation, process analysis and documentation techniques, functional design thinking and communication (verbal and written), and client relationship skills are required. Knowledge of the Theatrical Marketing & Distribution business and experience with the Media and Entertainment industry are a plus.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Business Relationship : You are the trusted technology partner for multiple Motion Pictures stakeholders . You act as translator / communicator between them and the various internal / external technology teams.

Operational Support : Triaging and driving production issues to resolution with an eye on continuous improvements, and build subject matter expertise in the business and operational processes to wholly represent the Motion Pictures division in any Technology context

Technology Strategy : You view the Motion Pictures business from the perspective of technology strategy : what technologies are available in the market that can simplify work, provide insight, expand capabilities, or otherwise support the business in meeting / exceeding their goals

Product Ownership : You will regularly be brought into large scale technology projects, where you will be required to wear one or more hats : Own, Lead & Facilitate - Business and Solutions analysis, Requirements Documentation, Solution Design, QA, Change Management and / or Budget analysis.

Technical Ownership : You are not a developer, but you maintain responsibility and ownership of all technical obligations of the applications / systems / products you are assigned and will drive the engineering and other technical teams to quickly resolve issues involving servers, integrations, Cyber security, etc. as needed. You understand the architecture underlying the systems that you support on a logical level and are able to effectively communicate with engineering teams on their terms.

Mentorship (non-managerial) : As the senior lead, you will mentor other, less-experienced Solution Analysts on the team to help develop their skills. Proactively engage in continuous improvement efforts for application design, support, and practice development efforts.

Qualifications & Experiences...

Bachelor's degree required. College coursework or working experience in two or more of the following areas : Accounting / Finance, Business Administration / Operations, Business Information Systems, Computer Science / Software Engineering

High degree of drive and curiosity to learn day-to-day business operations with view on process improvements & optimization and solution orientation.

Proven Leader on medium to large sized technology projects, driving functional design, problem solving, and providing solutions.

High proficiency writer experienced in the design and compilation of standardized software development documentation (Business Requirement, Functional Specification, Process Flows, User Experience flows, mind maps, User Stories, etc.) ensuring it is organized, concise, accurate and directive. It must be understandable by both business experts and software developers.

Ability to create documents / decks (Project Proposals, Technology Recommendations, User Guides, Strategic roadmaps etc.) that tell a compelling, persuasive story that drives key decision-makers to a clear conclusion with both language and visuals.

High proficiency with the following tools : Excel (pivots, macros, formulas, etc.), Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Miro, Project, SharePoint / Teams Sites (or similar cloud productivity tools), Monday.com

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 for eliciting requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders and prioritizing them regularly with the business to deliver a program of impactful enhancements.

Developing and executing program 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, keep them accountable to deadlines and ensure support teams are fully utilized.

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

An understanding or interest in the entertainment industry including : Film / Theatrical distribution and release process, Campaign-based marketing, and Creative asset workflows

Not Required but preferred experience :

5+ years experience working in Theatrical Distribution or a Media & Entertainment company.

Previous work 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 : Salesforce or Force.com custom application development, Miro, Figma, Sketch, or other UX / UI design tools, Agile tools such as JIRA, Data designing and modeling / SQL

Soft Skills :

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.

Comprehension and Analytical Thinking - See big-Picture and 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 and Modeling - Through effective data modeling, maximize the value of the data we generate to help the business meet their goals.

Interested in Getting More Technical - You may not want to be a software engineer, but you are excited to build technical skills to make you a better Solutions Analyst.

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.

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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 : $110,040.00 - $204,360.00 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.

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