Warner Bros. Discovery - Principal Architect - Oracle EPM

Description :

Who We Are :

When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth.

Behind WBDs 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 whats 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 :

- Define and communicate elements of architectural vision.

- Oversee selection, development, implementation, deployment, support, and transition departmental and enterprise levelsProactively plan for data contingencies, and design,

recommend, implement, and manage changes under the guidance of senior management.

- Provide technical leadership to architects, developers and support team.

STRATEGY :

- Recommend long-term data solutions in accordance with an understanding of the methodology, architecture, business needs, and strategic success of the organization.

- Engage other technical subject matter experts across the WBD enterprise to solicit input, feedback, perspective, and (as appropriate) assistance.

- With the Managing Data Architect and the architecture team, research, monitor, evaluate, and publish/teach groups regarding relevant emerging technologies and trends internal and external to the organization on a regular basis.

ANALYTICS :

- Develop comprehensive performance analysis of business processes and review ways of improvement.

- Actively participate in stakeholder meetings with the goal of understanding all major projects

and initiatives planned.

Qualifications & Experiences :

- BS in Computer Science, Analytics, Operations Research, MIS, or equivalent

education/training/experience.

- Advanced degree and/or certifications preferred.

- 15+ years of experience with the functional and operational aspects of Oracle EPM Cloud

(SaaS) suite products : application design, development of various application artifacts such as

forms and rules, testing, troubleshooting (working in conjunction with Oracle Support as

needed), preand post-implementation activities across the EPM Cloud product suite.

- Experience integrating EPM with other systems using Data Management, adaptors, etc.

- Experience in interacting with business users to analyze the business process and discovering requirements.

- Deep functional knowledge around financial systems and processes.

- Strong problem-solving skills (from an Applications/Functional/Operational perspective) with

the ability to exercise mature judgement.

- Knowledge of EPM Automate; scripting a plus (Batch, VBScript, Python, and/or PowerShell).

- Ability to understand customer urgency and sensitivity of the problem, with strong verbal and

written communication skills to speak confidently and communicate clearly with customers.

- Superb relationship building skills.

- Work collaboratively w/small teams.

- Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently.

Not Required but preferred experience :

- 1+ years of post-MBA experience in a related field (entertainment or entertainment).

- Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key

players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.

- Experience working in a national or global company.

- Some visualization tool knowledge would be helpful (i.Tableau, Power BI).

- Comfortable in working in highly iterative and somewhat unstructured environment.