Enterprise Architect

2 Months ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to build a new Business Outcome-Driven Enterprise Architecture practice. Responsibilities include providing guidance on EA best practices, leading workstreams related to EA function buildout (including LeanIX tooling), stewarding architectural frameworks, consulting senior management on application rationalization and risk reduction, identifying process improvement opportunities, and providing data-driven insights to shape business strategies. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in IT within a complex organization, with a focus on Enterprise Architecture, technology strategy, or solution architecture, and 3+ years in a Business Outcome-Driven EA practice.
Must have:
  • 10+ years IT experience in complex org
  • 3+ years in Business Outcome-Driven EA
  • Experience with EA tooling (LeanIX preferred)
  • Strong communication & leadership skills
  • Understanding of EA frameworks & methodologies
Good to have:
  • Experience with Business Capability & Process Modeling
  • Experience in a global, multicultural environment

Job Details

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:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our organization as an Enterprise Architect reporting into the Technology Strategy and Enterprise Architecture (EA) organization. This role will play a critical part in building out a new Business Outcome-Driven Enterprise Architecture practice that is aligned with our business objectives.

We are looking for someone who will roll up their sleeves, take ownership, drive execution and who has demonstrated success delivering outcomes within an EA function. We need an individual who is technically minded and can effectively communicate with technical and business stakeholders within a dynamic, fast-growing company. Strong candidates will have a demonstrated record of success working in uncertain environments.

This is a position within Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading global entertainment company resulting from the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. Initially reporting directly to the SVP of Technology Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, the successful candidate will leverage prior experiences to mature the EA practice along with related tooling, resulting in a world class EA practice in support of our company's growth and transformation.

Your Role Accountabilities:

  • Provide guidance and thought leadership for the company in the areas of Enterprise Architecture best practice, solution architecture best practice, and business outcome-focused technology adoption.
  • Lead workstreams related to the buildout, maturation and running of the enterprise architecture function including Enterprise Architecture tooling like LeanIX.
  • Provide stewardship of architectural frameworks and guiding principles to guide technology decision-making and ensure interoperability, scalability, and security across our systems and platforms.
  • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security in all data-related activities.
  • Be a consultant to senior management and stakeholders to garner insights related to application rationalization, reduction of risk or technical debt and the evolution of technology adoption over time and present your findings and recommendations to leadership.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the EA practice.
  • Provide data-driven insights to help shape business strategies and optimize technology investments.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in technology to maintain a competitive edge and utilize that knowledge to continuously improve Enterprise Architecture processes and tooling.

Qualifications & Experiences:

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience with operating within IT or similar function, and within a complex organization. Focus areas must include one or more of the following areas: Enterprise Architecture, technology innovation, technology strategy, technology or solution architecture.
  • 3+ years operating within a Business Outcome-Driven Enterprise Architecture practice with the focus of enabling business outcomes.
  • Experience building Business Capability and Business Process Models in support of the Enterprise Architecture practice.
  • Experience working with Enterprise Architecture tooling (applications) to support the EA function. Experience with LeanIX preferred.
  • Deep understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methodologies, with expertise in defining and implementing scalable and secure technology solutions.
  • Experience working in a global and multi-cultural environment, with the ability to navigate and influence different regions and business units.
  • Experience working across business silos to gain support of a new process or function that resulted in a fruitful partnership (consensus leadership).

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   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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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 for instructions to submit your request.

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Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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