IT Risk & Compliance Senior Manager
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warsaw, 166 Wiertnicza (TVN)
Full-Time
Competitive
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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 looking for an experienced IT Risk & Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen our organisation’s risk management and compliance framework. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, security, and regulatory compliance of our IT landscape.
You will work closely with senior technology leaders and cross-functional teams to proactively manage risk, build robust controls, and support the safe delivery of business-critical systems and projects.
What's in in for you...
Contract of employment
Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
Free access to the HBO Max platform
Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
Training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
Access to parking spaces
Your Role Accountabilities...
IT Risk Management Oversight: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across all IT systems, operations, and project lifecycles.
SOX & ITIL Alignment: Map ITIL processes and SOX controls to global governance standards, prioritizing automated controls to increase efficiency.
Control Activities: Plan, execute, and monitor periodic control activities to maintain compliance.
Risk Assessment Frameworks: Implement best-practice risk assessment strategies.
Project & Product Support: Guide product teams in integrating compliance requirements early in the development lifecycle.
Continuous Improvement: Drive refinement of compliance frameworks and risk management processes.
Business Continuity: Ensure minimal disruption to critical IT services and business operations.
Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP):
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the Risk & Compliance team
Qualifications & Experience...
Proven experience in IT Risk, Audit, Compliance, or IT Governance
Strong knowledge of ITIL processes and SOX controls
Experience in managing risk within complex IT environments
Leadership experience (team management or project leadership)
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across functions
Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluency in both English and Polish (written and spoken) is required
Nice to Have
Experience in international / matrix organisations
Familiarity with governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO, etc.)
Background in media, digital, or large-scale technology environments
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Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.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.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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 accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.