VP, Head of Strategy & Business Operations
Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of franchise-driven interactive entertainment. As part of a global storytelling company defined by iconic worlds and multigenerational fandom, we see gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come to life and evolve alongside the audiences who love them.
Through creativity, collaboration, and trust, we empower our teams to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players? Come build something extraordinary with us.
We are seeking a VP, Head of Strategy & Business Operations to serve as a senior strategic partner to the division’s leadership team and build the operating foundation for our growing games business.
Reporting to the EVP, Head of Commercial & Marketing, Paramount Games, this executive sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, finance and operations. They will lead the division’s long-range strategy alongside Games leadership and Paramount’s Corporate Strategy organization, build its data and KPI infrastructure, model major opportunities and transactions, and own the operating mechanisms behind faster, better-informed decisions.
The ideal candidate pairs exceptional strategic and analytical ability with a pragmatic operating mindset, moving from the long-term evolution of the global games market to a complex deal model, to a leadership dashboard, to a quarterly business review. They work through ambiguity independently and influence senior leaders across a highly matrixed global organization.
This is a high-impact role with broad visibility across Paramount Games and Paramount Skydance, and a chance to shape the strategy and operating model of a key growth business.
Responsibilities
Division Strategy & Strategic Planning
- Partner with Games leadership to develop and refine the division’s strategy, translating ambition into clear choices and measurable objectives.
- Conduct strategic analyses of new business models, platforms, markets, and growth opportunities.
- Lead preparation of strategic plans and executive presentations.
- Serve as the primary strategic liaison to the Paramount Corporate Strategy team.
Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Build and lead the data and analytics strategy for Paramount Games.
- Define the division’s KPI architecture and a single source of truth for performance.
- Develop dashboards and analytical frameworks for leadership visibility.
- Identify data gaps and translate complex data into recommendations.
Deal Strategy, Modeling & Business Analysis
- Lead strategic and financial modeling for major Paramount Games deals.
- Build scenario analyses to evaluate deal structures and strategic fit.
- Support evaluation and structuring of various transactions.
- Surface key economic drivers and risks.
Industry, Competitive & Market Intelligence
- Establish a systematic view of the global games industry.
- Deliver regular industry and competitive intelligence.
Business Operations & Operating Rhythm
- Own the rhythm of business for Paramount Games.
- Design and run leadership meetings and business reviews.
- Maintain scorecards against strategic priorities.
- Partner with Finance on planning and reporting.
Strategic Projects & Leadership Support
- Lead high-priority strategic and operational projects.
- Structure ambiguous problems and drive from question to resolution.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years in corporate strategy, strategic finance, business operations, management consulting, investment banking, or corporate development.
- Track record leading complex strategic and financial analyses.
- Advanced financial modeling skills.
- Experience with business strategies and executive presentations in a corporate environment.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience in the video game industry is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional strategic judgment.
- Experience with artificial intelligence, technology, media, and entertainment.