Sr. Manager, Strategic & Business Development

IMAX•Playa Vista, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Strategic & Business Development will lead high-impact analyses, strategic planning initiatives, and cross-functional efforts that shape key business decisions across the company. This role serves as a strategic thought partner to leadership, driving complex financial, operational, and market analyses that influence long-term content, distribution, and corporate strategy. Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, the Senior Manager will independently lead workstreams across film distribution, content verticals, partnerships, and company-wide strategic initiatives.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, corporate development, finance, or consulting; entertainment/media experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in business , Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex strategic analyses and deliver executive-ready recommendations.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities; able to structure ambiguous problems and drive clarity.
Proven leadership skills with success influencing and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
High proficiency in financial modeling, market analysis, and Excel/PowerPoint .

Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Analysis
Own the development of sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate major business initiatives, investments, and multi-year strategic options.
Support the evaluation and prioritization of Alternative Content opportunities, including market sizing, business-case development, and performance analyses.
Conduct advanced market, competitor, and industry analyses to influence decision-making at the executive level.
Develop and refine analytical frameworks that guide strategic thinking across the organization.
Drive assessments of new markets, growth opportunities, and business models, providing data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Planning & Cross-Functional Support
Lead major portions of the company’s planning cycles—including budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning—and partner with Finance to assess financial and operational implications.
Develop executive-level presentation materials, strategic summaries, and insights for leadership and Board-level review.
Proactively monitor and synthesize trends, risks, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic direction.
Serve as a cross-functional leader, aligning stakeholders across Content, Distribution, Finance, Marketing, and other teams to support strategic initiatives.
Project & Partnership Leadership
Drive the development and evaluation of proposals for new products, services, strategic partnerships, and cross-vertical initiatives.
Translate ecosystem strategy into actionable, multi-phase project plans, ensuring cross-functional alignment, accountability, and timely execution.
Lead cross-functional workstreams supporting high-priority strategic initiatives, synthesizing inputs and guiding teams toward clear recommendations and outcomes.
Support negotiations or partnership discussions with data-backed insights, models, and strategic rationale.