Senior Manager Data Science

Key Skills

Big Data Technology, C Programming, C++, Cloud computing, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

Senior Manager Data Science role at Culver City, California, United States of America.

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 looking for a Senior Data Science Manager to join the Content Data Science team at Warner Bros. Discovery.

As a Data Science Manager, you will be responsible for building and growing teams that focus on understanding Warner Bros. Discovery’s content, its catalog offerings, and how to best serve its millions of users in the coming years by forecasting performance and optimizing capital allocation. In this challenging and greenfield space, you will need to leverage your extensive background in statistics, operations research, and machine learning to build foundational frameworks to serve business stakeholders in marketing, content, and product. In addition, you will need to grow and mentor managers and data scientists at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Develop solutions and build prototypes to solve business problems using machine learning, operations research, and statistical analysis

Create impact by solving ambiguous problems and driving clarity

Synthesize analytics and statistical approaches into easy-to-consume storylines, both visually and verbally, and provide actions for executive audiences

Craft project roadmaps with business stakeholders and lead data science teams on execution

Provide coaching and mentorship to the data scientists on your team

Qualifications & Experience…

MS. or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, or other quantitative fields preferred.

At least 8 years of experience in an industry setting, with 3 years of management experience

Advanced knowledge of underlying mathematical foundations of statistics, machine learning, optimization, and analytics

Experienced in Python and SQL

Understanding of model deployment and CI/CD

Experience in gradient boosted machines, operations research and optimization, and networks/graphs (Preferred)

Proven ability in building relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across large organizations (Preferred)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills (Preferred)

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.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $172,200.00 - $319,800.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).