Sr. Manager, Taxonomy & Ontology

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Enterprise-wide ontology and taxonomy structures
Define, model, and validate semantic relationships
Develop governance strategies and enforce policies
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Sr. Manager for Taxonomy & Ontology to lead enterprise-wide ontology and taxonomy structures across its content data domains. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in ontology design, data governance, and metadata architecture, with a preference for those familiar with the media industry

Job Summary

  • This critical leadership role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and governing a singular, enterprise-wide ontology and associated taxonomy structures across WBD content data domains.
  • They will develop governance strategies, enforce metadata policies, and partner with technical and operational stakeholders to ensure metadata consistency, interoperability, and downstream readiness across WBD systems.
  • Ideate and develop workflow improvements and efficiencies through enhanced ontology integration, improved systems functionality, and new technology adoption.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Sr. Manager for Taxonomy & Ontology to lead enterprise-wide ontology and taxonomy structures across its content data domains. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in ontology design, data governance, and metadata architecture, with a preference for those familiar with the media industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise-wide ontology and taxonomy structures
  • Define, model, and validate semantic relationships
  • Develop governance strategies and enforce policies
  • Drive ontology-driven system design
  • Metadata analysis and validation
  • Ontology-driven data mapping and modeling

Nice-to-have

  • AI-powered metadata enrichment
  • Knowledge graph applications
  • Appreciation for global media content

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in ontology design, taxonomy management, metadata architecture, data governance, or data modeling
  • Master’s degree in Library & Information Science, knowledge management, computer science, data governance, or a related field
  • English fluency required
  • 1-2 years of experience in the media industry preferred

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