Director, Global Partner Operations

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Director, Global Partner Operations will be responsible for overseeing the operational execution and strategy of the domestic and international non-linear content delivery to distribution partners (including STARZ and Lionsgate+ applications, partner channel storefronts and affiliate On Demand products), launches of new partners, partner relationship management, and serving as a cross-functional advocate and knowledge leader in the company for non-linear tools, best practices, workflows/processes, formats, metadata and partner capabilities.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading a team of managers and specialists accountable for day-to-day execution of accurately distributing non-linear VOD content to all global distribution partners within deadlines, including motion pictures, original series episodes, promotional content and extras and acquired series episodes.

• Establish and maintain successful on-going partner relationships with domestic and global affiliates.

• Work with partners and internal stakeholders to keep STARZ current on technical and operational requirements, merchandising and storefront accuracy, scheduling changes, content promotions and researching and troubleshooting content and delivery issues.

• Lead and project manage launches of new distribution partners domestically and internationally, including specification and requirement gathering, internal development requirements and prioritization, internal and external stakeholder alignment, testing and launch delivery scoping and execution.

• Initiate, support, track and champion internal development requests for optimized content delivery workflows, tools and processes for continued improvement in operations accuracy and speed.

• Manage vendor relationships that contribute to STARZ and Lionsgate+ content distribution.

• Lead and develop team through goal-setting, evaluations, accountability and individual growth plans. Maintain high-level of operational work standards and measures of success towards the highest quality standards.

• Grow and leverage internal relationships, partnering with programming, international, marketing, technology, business development and materials teams to support new and ongoing company initiatives.

• Grow and optimize strategy and process for content display and merchandising at partners utilizing discrete best practices, including QC of storefronts, reporting of results and working with programming team on stunts and curated collections.

• Manage special projects as needed for the non-linear team.

Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Film, Broadcast, Journalism or similar; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years experience working in a television, media or streaming operation, or equivalent combination of experience and training, with 3 years of management experience.

• Ability to stay current on the evolution of non-linear programming, competitors, forward-thinking capability requirements and content delivery strategies.

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.

• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team.

• Extremely detail-oriented with high-level problem solving abilities.

• Preference for operating with urgency and effectively prioritizing in a dynamic environment, availability off-hours as needed to support a 24/7 business.

• Knowledge of and interest in television and motion pictures.

Preferred Qualifications
• High level of attention to detail and professional composure while managing multiple projects under pressing deadlines with constantly shifting expectations.

• Proven ability to work in fast paced environment that spans multiple company divisions and all levels of job functions.

• Ability to influence and partner with internal and external teams to deliver tactical strategic solutions.

• Able to work through conflicts to negotiate win/win solutions and project a positive image of the organization.

• Proven team leadership experience of diverse teams with the ability to develop to professional skill set of staff.

Compensation

$109,000 - $125,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1w330-3-138-134-107-42 in your application.