Sr. Business Analyst - Strategy & Business Ops

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 : Sr. Business Analyst, Strategy & Operations, will support the day-to-day operations and execution of AI and data initiatives across the enterprise. The successful candidate will have a mixture of business acumen, analytical & reporting skills and fair technical know-how. The Business Analyst will work on multiple and diverse projects across the Enterprise Data and AI Solutions team, delivering operational efficiency by collaborating with other teams. Your Role Accountabilities: Analysis : Create, maintain and analyze operational data for the Enterprise data and AI Solutions team, including data related to Business Financials (MBR/QBR), Contingent Workers, Vendor / Partners, L&D, and other ad-hoc initiatives Continuous Improvement : Define & document processes and standards to increase the quality and reduce the time of the deliverables; support in carrying out process transformation across technology & operations Stakeholder management & Reporting : Build long-term, strategic relationships with stakeholders and ensure regular reporting of business metrices, support in facilitation of business reviews and follow up actions - via different mediums such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, Confluence, SharePoint etc. Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, Facilities, L&D, and other business units, to gather requirements and ensure smooth operations Qualifications & Experiences: 4–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in strategy and business operations, project management, or a related role. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience with Power BI/Tableau, SharePoint, Microsoft Tools, and Confluence. Experience in facilitating business reviews, preparing executive reports, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking action items to closure. Experience in managing end-to-end project operations from a business governance perspective, including planning, status reporting, risk tracking, dependency management, and stakeholder communication. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and business teams. Experience in business process documentation, process improvement, and requirements gathering. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira is preferred. Understanding of AI/Generative AI technologies and their business applications is an added advantage. Not Required but preferred experience: Familiarity with business processes within a Shared Services or Global Capability Center (GCC) environment. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and business teams. 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.