Manager Strategy

Paramount CP&E (Consumer Products and Experience) Strategy is a highly visible team responsible for the identification, analysis, and development of strategic initiatives to drive the long-term profitability and growth of CP&E’s businesses worldwide. This role can be located in New York City or Los Angeles.

We are seeking a Manager, Strategy to join our team! The Manager will support the development and execution of the growth strategy for Paramount CP&E. The role requires superior modeling skills as well as strategic and analytical thinking, business development, collaboration, communication, and multi-tasking skills. The successful candidate will possess the ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management across CP&E and Paramount.

• Construct financial/analytical models in support of various strategic opportunities, potential acquisitions, and other financial deals. Summarize and communicate key findings to senior management
• Collaborate and coordinate with members of the Paramount CP&E strategy and executive team in the development and execution of key global growth initiatives – particularly as they relate to new media platforms, new business opportunities, and geographic expansion
• Identify, define, and analyze trends/strategies across major markets in relation to the consumer products (e.g., toys, apparel, home, CPG), publishing, video games and digital media (e.g., NFTs, web3), and experiences (e.g., theme parks) industries
• Identify areas of research and perform appropriate qualitative and quantitative analyses; perform primary and secondary research as needed
• Build compelling, persuasive presentation materials to communicate key findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior level executives
• Manage elements of Paramount CP&E’s annual long-range planning (LRP) process
• Proactively identify new growth opportunities (e.g., new product categories/channels, alternate business models, emerging trends)
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects at any one time across Paramount CP&E
• Manage timelines and implementation schedules
• Participate in a variety of senior meetings with professionalism and credibility

Basic Qualifications

• At least 2 years of equivalent experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or investment banking role
• MBA (preferred)

Additional Qualifications

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong problem-solving skills such as prioritization, critical thinking, and hypothesis development
• Ability to think pragmatically, not just theoretically, and drive execution of concepts
• Excellent multi-tasking and teamwork capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, particularly the ability to develop arguments and present them concisely to a range of partners, including executives
• Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic

At all levels of Strategy and Finance, every employee is expected to embody these core proficiencies:

• Complete goals and deadlines
• Influence and effectively communicate with others to drive work forward
• Design, apply, and interpret robust analytical solutions to support decisions
• Positively contribute to a culture of people development and learning
• Uphold ways of working that promote DE&I advocacy
• Translate the “big picture” vision into a clear action plan