SVP, Engineering

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. 

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.  

About the Job 

The SVP of AdTech will lead with the vision & execution of next generation AI infused AdTech platform & as we embark on the journey of transforming the advertising business from a linear TV led model to a digital product led advertising business. This person will collaborate closely with the Ad sales, Ad product & Ad Ops teams to develop an integrated operating model that drives convergence of linear & digital AdTech stack. They will also lead the development of a horizontal Customer Data Platform (CDP) that will drive AI driven audience insights to support the advertising, marketing, personalization & product goals. They will accomplish this by inspiring, managing & delivering through teams of software engineering & technical product & program managers. You will develop the global AdTech platform working closely with peers in product, design, and business leaders across the globe. You will build for scale, develop technologies with a long-term outlook, build trust with their engineering teams & people from all areas of the business, and have a proven track record.  

This leader takes end-to-end ownership and consistently delivers results in a fast-paced environment. They are a leader that the team loves to work with because they inspire, develop, and care. 

The Daily  

The ideal candidate is an established leader of leaders, functionally responsible for the global AdTech platform. You are responsible for defining the mission of your team, inspiring and motivating your team to pursue that mission, and setting strategic goals for them to achieve in that pursuit. You have a balanced understanding of business and technical objectives, and your guidance is sought out because your decisions drive the best outcomes for both. You own a set of key performance indicators important to the business, and drive outcomes for our business by setting goals against these metrics. You will champion engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and processes that drive velocity, adaptability & results. You will help build, lead & mentor great engineering teams to enable delivery of world-class consumer products.  

The Essentials 

• You have worked in a rapidly changing environment and thrive in a startup environment and are proficient in dealing with ambiguity  

• You understand a broad range of Advertising & software engineering concepts, and know how, when, and when not to use them. You can dive deep into a wide range of technical problems offering suggestions and feedback to your team.  

• You strive in a culture of innovation – always exploring ways to say yes and try out new ideas and living outside your comfort zone.  

• You are comfortable handling multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.  

• Deep understanding of how culture and team dynamics create exceptional teams.  

• Your written and verbal communication skills are top notch. You can distill key points out of complex technical descriptions to share with non-technical stakeholders, adapting your language and style of communication depending on the audience.  

• You have demonstrated that you can manage multiple globally dispersed teams, or an area of strategic importance and significant impact. You are able to work effectively through other managers reporting to you.  

• You influence teams and groups outside your wider organization with deep insight and strategic thinking.  

• You have demonstrated the ability to make great hiring decisions as is evidenced by the performance of engineers and managers on your team, and you are able to retain and develop the best engineers and managers.  

• 15+ years of professional experience architecting, developing, and launching software products and/or services.  

• 10+ years of experience managing successful engineering teams including hiring and performance management.  

• Previous experience in media and Ad industry experience preferred  

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field