IMG
sports marketing
SeniorManager,Strategy&Growth
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“Senior Manager, Strategy & Growth at IMG. Skills: strategic planning, SLT reporting, initiative tracking, business is joined up, driving the implementation of the strategic agenda, making sure plans are honest, progress is tracked, right things are getting attention at the right time. Drive IMG’s strategic plan forward. Track how each business unit is performing against its commitments”
What You'll Achieve.
driving the implementation of that agenda forward; making sure plans are honest; progress is tracked; the right things are getting attention at the right time; making sure plans turn into action; senior leaders have what they need to make good decisions; Track how each business unit is performing against its commitments; hold people to account on delivery; spot problems early; come with recommendations on what to do about them; ensure momentum without constant supervision; follow through to make sure things actually happen; clear visibility on what’s tracking, what’s at risk, and where the gaps are
Industry & Context.
take a messy problem and work out what actually matters; ask the hard questions when things don’t add up; Comfortable figuring things out; take a vague question and turn it into something structured
may be required to travel to industry events and work on-site for the duration of an event, as necessary, Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule, or when working to a pitch or proposal deadline, Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4–7 years in strategy consulting (MBB or similar) or in a corporate strategy function, ideally in media, entertainment, or sports, delivery leadership, Experience putting together SLT-level materials and working directly with senior leadership, Comfortable with numbers. You can build a growth model, pull apart a P&L, and work out whether a business case actually stacks up, Experience in a business going through change, whether that’s a transformation, an integration, or a growth phase
Nice to Have
MBA preferred, Experience in sports, media, or entertainment, Familiarity with how professional services firms work commercially, Experience in a multi-business-unit or holding company structure
What You'll Do.
Drive IMG’s strategic plan forward
Track how each business unit is performing against its commitments
hold people to account on delivery
come with recommendations on what to do about them
Support the yearly strategy planning process
Bring structure to the firmwide planning cycle
draw on inputs from the SLT to shape priorities
stress-test the overall direction to make sure it’s robust and grounded
Lead the production of SLT updates and strategy reviews
Make sure the quality is right and the content is useful
Work with each SLT member on their strategic initiatives
Help them think through their plans
ask the hard questions when things don’t add up
follow through to make sure things actually happen
Work with IMG’s Finance team to develop regular updates on progress against the strategic plan
with clear visibility on what’s tracking
and where the gaps are
Pick up ad hoc strategic questions as they come up
sizing a new market opportunity
pulling together an investment case
working through an organisational question
Prepare briefing materials for IMG’s President ahead of key internal and external engagements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with IMG’s Senior Leadership Team and business unit heads, in collaboration with the SVP and Senior Director of Strategy & Growth; Work regularly with IMG’s Operations and Finance teams; Work with each SLT member on their strategic initiatives
Communication Scope
explain it simply; Good judgement around people and politics; know when to push, when to listen, and how to be useful without overstepping; writer; explain something complex in plain language; produce materials that a busy executive will actually read
Process & Methodology
delivery leadership, overseeing several initiatives at once, anticipating risks, unblocking issues, ensuring momentum without constant supervision
Full Job Description
_**Who We Are:**_ IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. IMG has a clear strategic agenda and growth plan in place across the business. The Senior Manager, Strategy & Growth will be responsible for driving the implementation of that agenda forward, making sure plans are honest, progress is tracked, and the right things are getting attention at the right time. This role sits within the Strategy & Growth team, which covers IMG’s firm-level strategy and runs a consulting practice advising sports rights holders and investors. While the broader team works across internal and external projects, this role is focused squarely on the internal side: stra
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