Sr. Manager, Strategic & Business Development

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For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.

Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.

We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.

With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.

Come explore IMAX and create what inspires.

Ignite your future with IMAX.

About the Role:

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. 

What You'll Do: 

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. 

What You'll Need: 

• 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. 

Position Status:

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.

Hiring Range :

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).​

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.​