Sr. Product Manager, Financial Solutions (Order to Cash)

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Your New Role

The Sr. Product Manager, Financial Solutions - Order to Cash will help the team as well as key stakeholders across various tasks related to multiple Order to Cash applications and business processes including improving business processes and aligning key metrics. This role requires a high level of expertise in SAP systems, deep understanding of finance and sales processes, and the ability to lead and implement change initiatives effectively. This role facilitates the interface between business needs and functional capabilities and enable teams to deliver solutions within appropriate resource constraints. Not only will the role require managing program engagements to completion, but it will also ensure daily business operations are maintained. Finding innovative ways to execute and optimize the operational tasks will also be critical.

Your Role Accountabilities

Operations/Project Management

• Serve as the functional lead for the respective system modules of significant scope and complexity and a significant contributor to complementary modules that directly impact the business track.
• Project management and oversight of new system launch, new functionality, and/or enhancements impacting the OTC process including design, configuration, test scenario/script creation, testing, related execution, and adoption of components.
• Direct defect resolution and enhancement technical development and set related priorities for third party partners supporting the OTC process.
• Communication of project timelines, Key Performance Indicators, and status to OTC leadership groups.
• 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

STRATEGY

• Represent functional area on cross-functional execution teams needed to ensure OTC systems strategy and project work completion.
• Recommend long-term solutions in accordance with an understanding of the 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.

Business Analysis

• Analyze business needs and requirements to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Gather and document business requirements through interviews, surveys and other methods
• Develop and maintain business cases and const-benefit analysis for proposed solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that solutions meet business needs and are properly implemented

Requirements Gathering

• Develop and maintain requirements documentation, including use cases, user stories, and functional specifications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that requirements are accurate and complete
• Identify and prioritize requirements and develop a project plan to meet those requirements
• Identify and report stakeholder issues and concerns and resolve them
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure that solutions meet their needs and requirements

Application Design & Solution

• Participate in design sessions along with development team and help in the design of software
• Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept development to determine the viability of proposed solutions
• Collaborate with developers to ensure that solutions meet business requirements and are properly implemented
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing to ensure that solutions are functional and meet business requirements
• Develop and maintain documentation for applications, including user manuals and functional specifications

Qualifications & Experiences

• 2+ years of prior experience in a related field (media, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience a plus)
• 11-15 years of Extensive experience in managing Order to Cash processes in a large and complex environment.
• Strong understanding of the Order to Cash process.
• Working experience of SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) and miscellaneous Accounts Receivable, RAR, FI (Financial Accounting) modules
• Experience in customer MDM, external billing & revenue interfaces, e-invoicing solutions & reporting
• 2-4 years of transactional processing and operations assurance experience
• Undergraduate degree required in computer science, mathematics or business sciences
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience developing financial models in Excel AND facilitating business discussions
• Expert user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to prepare all documents, presentations, graphs, briefings, and worksheets
• A passion for accuracy and translating insights into a compelling narrative; able to maintain a balance between the details and the larger picture
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Superb relationship building skills
• Work collaboratively w/small teams
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including overnight shifts on a rotation basis

Not Required but preferred experience

● MBA or graduate degree preferred but not required in computer science, mathematics or business sciences

● SAP certification in SD and/or FI modules

● Post graduate work 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.)

● Familiarity with streaming and similar products/services

● Experience working in a national or global company

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

● Comfortable in working in highly iterative and somewhat unstructured environment

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable 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.

Hiring Salary Range: $136,920.00 - $254,280.00 per year

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. 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 sick time and vacation.