- Location
- Warsaw, 166 Wiertnicza (TVN), Poland
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Source
- Workday
Description
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...
The Business Resilience Senior Manager will report to the Senior Director or Director, Business Resilience and will be responsible for maintaining an effective Crisis Management, Response and Business Continuity program for Warner Bros. Discovery Global operations. This position requires effective business partnership and a strategic approach to deliver results through the design, management, and execution across several areas of the business. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for executing through project teams, managing and mentoring junior team members, and serving as a subject matter expert across various business areas. This global role requires building and maintaining strong partnerships across all levels of the organization and includes off-hours availability and travel requirements.
What's in it for you...
Contract of employment
Hybrid work
Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
Free access to the HBO Max platform
Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
Training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club – the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
Your Role Accountabilities...
Lead the design and delivery of crisis management, response, and business continuity programmes, defining project scope, timelines, stakeholders, resources, and strategic priorities to mitigate business risk.
Build trusted partnerships with business leaders, vendors, and stakeholders to drive alignment, influence decision-making, and implement resilience objectives and process improvements.
Manage and mentor Business Resilience team members while leading cross-functional project teams in the development, testing, training, and execution of resilience plans across global business units.
Ensure resilience programmes align with company standards, industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and local legal obligations, translating risk mitigation strategies into actionable implementation plans.
Provide crisis and disaster response support, including off-hours incident management, executive escalation, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience...
Significant experience in business continuity, risk management, business process analysis, consulting, or a related field.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience; CBCP certification required (MBCP preferred).
Additional certifications such as CEM, EMCP, CISSA, CISSP, or PMP are advantageous.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and experience analysing and improving business processes.
Experience presenting to senior executives and leading complex, cross-functional projects in a global environment.
Knowledge of technologies used in media and entertainment environments and experience with business continuity software (e.g., Fusion Framework) preferred.
Experience using emergency notification tools (e.g., AtHoc) and supporting crisis or incident response activities.
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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 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.
