IMAX Enhanced | Streaming & Consumer Technology · 1 month ago
Sr. Manager, Strategic & Business Development
IMAX is a global innovator in entertainment technology, providing a premium technology platform for filmmakers and creators. The Senior Manager, Strategic & Business Development will lead analyses and strategic initiatives that shape key business decisions, working closely with leadership to drive financial and operational strategies.
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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
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 Enhanced | Streaming & Consumer Technology
Built Around the Fan. Unleash the Power of IMAX at Home. Deliver premium experiences. Capture premium value.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.22MKey Investors
FedDevNorthSpring Capital Partners
2022-09-22Acquired
2020-07-29Grant· $4.2M
2017-10-19Grant· $0.03M
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