Senior Business Strategy Manager, Media & Entertainment

Autodesk; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Strategy Manager to lead strategic initiatives in the media and entertainment sector. This role involves leveraging a strong consulting background to drive growth plans, analyze market trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product strategies. The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping the future of the industry by utilizing their expertise to identify opportunities and implement best practices. Join a dynamic team that is passionate about innovation and technology in the media entertainment space, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in management consulting or strategy operations in M&E industry.
• Expertise in Excel and storytelling through data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for Media & Entertainment division.
• Collaborate with teams to implement growth strategies and market research.

Skills

Management Consulting

Strategic Planning

Market Research

Data Analysis

Storytelling in PowerPoint

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Do you have a passion for the media & entertainment industry? Are you ready to move into corporate strategy after a successful consulting career? Autodesk Entertainment & Media Solutions is looking for a Senior Business Strategy Manager; you will have experience in management consulting and experience with the media entertainment industry. You will drive multiple strategy and growth plans of Autodesk's media entertainment division. We ask that you understand the industry to drive important decisions. You will handle multiple roles and responsibilities while delivering results.

You will be an important contributor to the success of Autodesk's Media & Entertainment division, and you will work with a talented and dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about bringing the latest technology to the media entertainment industry.

Location: You can be based in Montreal, Toronto, San Francisco, or Los Angeles (Hybrid / Remote Options Available) and will report into the Senior Director, M&E Business Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• You will provide input to develop the strategic planning process for the Media & Entertainment division at Autodesk.
• You will collaborate with the industry strategy team in providing feedback into industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• You will collaborate with the Product, Marketing, and Sales teams to influence and implement growth plans including successful GTM approaches for new products and platforms.
• You will lead market research and analyze data and customer feedback to inform product development and marketing strategies.
• You will develop relationships with partners, including executives, customers, partners, and industry associations.
• You will use your consulting background to provide expertise, identify strategic opportunities, operational efficiencies, and implement best practices.
• You will lead plans for new offerings and products, including business model frameworks, pricing strategies, and distribution channels.
• You will develop and monitor measurements to measure the success of growth plans.
• You will present findings and make recommendations to senior leadership and other partners (both internal and external).

Minimum Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• You have 10+ years of work experience in a role, ideally in investment banking, management consulting, or in a strategy & operations-focused role at a gaming or technology company and have 5+ years working within the M&E industry.
• You are an Expert in Excel and have storytelling skills in PowerPoint using your analysis.
• You have the ability to travel up to 20%.