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IMAX · 20 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Strategic & Business Development

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

IMAX is a global innovator in entertainment technology, known for its immersive entertainment experiences. The Senior Manager, Strategic & Business Development will lead strategic planning initiatives and analyses that shape key business decisions, serving as a thought partner to leadership and driving complex financial and market analyses.

ConsumerContentDigital EntertainmentFilmInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Financial modelingMarket analysisStrategic planningBusiness developmentCross-functional leadershipAnalytical capabilitiesTeam coordinationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingPresentation skills

Required

7–10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, corporate development, finance, or consulting

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

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

Preferred

entertainment/media experience is strongly preferred

MBA or advanced degree a plus

Company

IMAX

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IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies.

Founded in 1967

Mississauga, Ontario, CAN

501-1000 employees

http://www.imax.com

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