VP, Strategy & Growth, Media

Job Description

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world's greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The Vice President, Strategy & Growth, will play a key role leading advisory and consultancy programs, collaborating closely with IMG colleagues. The role will require a mix of strategy consulting skills and an ability to collaborate and deliver ongoing impact within a large, matrix'd organization. A deep understanding of the sports ecosystem, its commercial value drivers and the APAC market is essential

The role will have several responsibilities:
• In the near-term, develop a phase 1 realignment strategy for PSSI, in collaboration with Commercial and Rights Acquisition teams
• Develop and lead a range of Advisory and Consultancy strategy projects – including strategies for media rights, format and competition structure, market expansion and more.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial and Rights Acquisition teams to support the roll-out and growth of the advisory and consultancy business, particularly in APAC
• Use a strong analytical approach to quickly identify and size new business or market opportunities, scope profitable initiatives, and develop compelling business cases
• Identify and develop new opportunities for IMG. Work with IMG's leaders to understand local market dynamics in APAC and define ways for IMG to add value to local and pan-regional customers
• Anticipate and monitor trends in the broader Media space, emerging approaches or technologies in APAC, and leverage this to solve clients' key business issues
• Bring innovative thinking to solve clients' challenges, and develop new insights and approaches
• Use a strong commercial acumen to understand the shifting media landscape in APAC, and identify how IMG can help clients improve their performance within their ecosystems
• Other duties that are within the scope of the role may be required.

Knowledge and Experience
• Is recognized as an external thought leader within the growth and development of sports properties.
• 10+ years in strategy consulting with a primary focus on sports intellectual property
• Deep expertise and knowledge of the APAC region
• Deep knowledge and experience across sport, both traditional and digital media, and a track record of operating and scaling media businesses.
• Ideally, experience of consulting or working within strategy / commercial strategy teams for sports rights holders – governing bodies, leagues, federations etc - and/or experience of working with broadcasters / streamers

Skills and Abilities
• A strategic thinker, who can solve complex problems and can think laterally and creatively on how to solve commercial challenges.
• A person that can identify trends, business opportunities
• An entrepreneurial spirt, someone that can help drive opportunities from conception through to delivery.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of international colleagues.
• Organised and rigorous approach to work.
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills. Confident, outgoing personality
• Excellent analytics
• Ability to manage teams, including cross-functional teams in a matrix'd organization
• Excellent time management skills, ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines.
• Strong leader and team player
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent/ relevant experience

Working Conditions
• This is a permanent position.
• This role will be based at our Singapore - Shaw Center office, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriate
• You may be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings
• Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule
• Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8e2qx-3-17-154-171-42 in your application.