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:
WBD Integration team is seeking a Manager Platform Operations who will be responsible for providing technical expertise for supporting and enhancing the Integration suite (Informatica Power Center, IICS). We are specifically looking for a candidate with solid technical skills and experience in integrating ERP applications, SAAS, PAAS platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Workday, etc., and data warehouses such as Teradata, Snowflake, and RedShift. Experience with the Informatica cloud platform would be ideal for this position.
The System Integration Manager plays a critical role in coordinating and overseeing the integration of various software applications, and technology components within the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring that all systems work together efficiently to meet business requirements, enhance productivity, and drive innovation.
The candidate's primary job functions include but are not limited to the day-to-day management of the Informatica platform. The candidate must possessstrong communication and analytical skills to effectively work with peers within the Enterprise Technology Group, various external partners/vendors, and business users to determine requirements and translate them into technical solutions. The candidate must have the ability to independently complete individual tasks in a dynamic environment to achieve departmental and company goals.
Your Role Accountabilities:
System Integration Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive system integration strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
Project Management: Lead and manage integration projects from initiation to completion, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management.
System Assessment: Evaluate existing systems and identify integration opportunities to streamline processes, reduce redundancy, and improve efficiency.
Team Management: Collaborate with external vendors and third-party providers to facilitate seamless integration of their products or services with internal systems.
Team Leadership: Build and lead a team of integration specialists, developers, and engineers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to execute integration projects successfully.
Technical Expertise: Stay updated on the latest technology trends, tools, and methodologies related to system integration and apply this knowledge to enhance integration processes.
Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and implement testing protocols to ensure the reliability and performance of integrated systems, including data migration, API connectivity, and compatibility testing.
Issue Resolution: Address and resolve integration-related issues and conflicts in a timely manner, working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance of integrated systems, identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement, and implement necessary enhancements.
Qualifications & Experiences:
12 years of experience as an Informatica Platform Administrator
8 years of experience working with Informatica Repository, Designer, Workflow, and Monitor.
4+ years of experience in modern DevOps/SRE practices such as CI/CD, performance monitoring & incident management
5+ years of programming experience in writing Linux and Shell scripts
6+ years of experience setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting PowerCenter for SAP NetWeaver, SAP IDocs, and Salesforce
Experience in Data modelling, preferable knowledge with Erwin, ER Studio.
Should have experience in API development, including best practices, testing methods and deployment strategies.
Experience in Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services like Cloud Data Integration, Cloud Application Integration, API Management, Cloud Integration Hub Experience in Cloud API Gateway configuration
Experience in integration of on-premises applications with SaaS applications
Experience in integrating ERP applications such as SAP, Salesforce, etc.
Expertise in translating business requirements to project design, development, and execution.
Resolving Platform environment issues and applying EBF’s, Patches and Hot Fixes.
Automation of Backups, Purge, Build scripts, startups, and shutdown scripts.
Should be well versed in setting up of Disaster Recovery (DR) environment across multi regions and experience in Datacenter Migration and application upgrades.
Providing 24*7 application/platform support and involved in preparing the RCA and taking the approval from client and implementing all the PBE tasks.
Team player, multitasker, excellent communication skills (convey highly technical information into business terms, clear email communications), ability to mentor team members.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and technologies.
Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., ITIL, PMP) can be a plus
Not Required but preferred experience:
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.
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