Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Burbank, Atlanta, New York

Want to pursue a potential/future contract assignment as Project Manager?

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Warner Bros. Discovery through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Warner Bros. Discovery.

About Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)

Warner Bros. Discovery is not just about wizards, dragons, superheroes, or the wonders of Planet Earth. It's about the storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring our beloved characters and iconic content to life. At WBD, we offer career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here, you are supported, celebrated, and can thrive.

These are potential/future contract assignments through Allegis Global Solutions, a WBD Direct sourcing partner.

The Opportunity

We are seeking talented Project managers to join our team. As a project manager at WBD, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that make an impact on our business and products.

Responsibilities

We are seeking passionate, committed individuals to join our global Team. The successful candidate will have exemplary communication (written and verbal) skills, strong organizational skills, and hands-on documentation/project management experience. This position will appeal to an individual who is excited by new product development and thrives in uncertainty whilst seeking to shape Project Management practices that reduce ambiguity over time.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
As a Project Manager you will support both the wider PMO and our Program Delivery teams across the following crucial areas:
• Support the PMO in launching new PMO initiatives and helping to manage change to tools and processes
• Provide training in project and program management best practices, supported by the Central PMO Director
• Providing support and advice to Delivery Teams in Project and Program best practices
• Support the PMO Director in the day to day running of the PMO. This may include all or part of the following:
○ Collating status reports
○ Supporting/Facilitating Program Meetings and PMO workshops
○ Documentation and configuration management
○ Maintaining and improving templates and artifacts
○ Recording minutes and tracking actions of key governance sessions and project/program meetings
○ General Administrative tasks to support the department including but not limited to: Recruitment, Timesheeting, Shared Calendar, Training, Financial Management, Maintenance of DLs, Org charts
○ Leading the upkeep of Smartsheet artifacts and processes
○ Process Improvements and new initiatives in Smartsheet
• Support Regional Program Managers and Senior Program Managers in the PMO. This may include assistance in all or part of the following
○ Defining the work plan and responsibilities for delivery
○ Coordinating activities across multiple teams and territories in line with the project plan
○ Managing risks and issues to delivery and escalating when appropriate
○ Ensuring quality of project and program deliverables
○ Providing reports on project/program status
○ Maintaining high standards of project and program best practices, suggesting process enhancements
○ Establishing constructive relationships with business, product and technology teams

Must Have Skills / Requirements
1. 5+ years of experience within a similar Project Manager or Project Administrator/Coordinator/PMO position
2. Have experience or exposure to the end to end project lifecycle
3. 5+ years of experience managing SmartSheet
4. 1-2 years of experience in the management of Project Portfolio Data (Portfolio Management)
5. Experience working within a Media or Technology organization

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
1. Formal project management training
2. Entertainment industry experience is a plus
3. willingness to work across multiple time zones in support of the Global PMO( EST/PST Preferred)
4. Experience with Confluence and Jira
5. Business Analyst experience - working with spreadsheet, data management, reporting, etc
6. Ability to be present in person in Burbank office

Soft Skills
1. Demonstrate quality and attention to detail in everything you do
2. Have a 'can do' attitude, will lead by example and be prepared to go the extra mile when needed.
3. Be highly organized and have the drive to bring order and structure to the projects' environment you'll be working in
4. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have excellent prioritization skills in order to balance key priorities
5. Pride yourself on your strong communication skills, both written and oral

Education / Certifications
1) Project / Program management certification would be nice to have but not required
2) Bachelors / Masters degrees nice to have

Additional information

This role is eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com for other accommodation options.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

San Francisco Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

City of Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.