Vp, Head Of Strategy

Skydance Games, a division ofParamount, 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. Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players? We are seeking aVP, Head of Strategy & Business Operationsto serve as a senior strategic partner to the division's leadership team and build the operating foundation for our growing games business. Reporting to theEVP, 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. Division Strategy & Strategic Planning Partner with Games leadership to develop and refine the division's strategy, priorities and long-range plan, translating ambition into clear choices, investment frameworks and measurable objectives. Lead strategic analyses of new business models, platforms, markets, capabilities, partnerships and growth opportunities, and develop the frameworks that guide portfolio and investment decisions. Lead preparation of strategic plans, executive presentations and business reviews for Games and senior Paramount leadership. Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence Build and lead thedata and analytics strategyfor Paramount Games, establishing the infrastructure, processes and capabilities needed for data-driven decisions. Define the division's KPI architecture and a single source of truth for commercial, audience, product, financial and operational performance, partnering with data, technology and finance teams on tools, reporting and governance. Develop dashboards, scorecards and analytical frameworks that give leadership clear visibility into performance, opportunities and risks. Identify data gaps, build a roadmap to expand analytical capability, and translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. Deal Strategy, Modeling & Business Analysis Lead strategic and financial modeling formajor Paramount Games deals, partnering closely with Finance, Business Affairs, Legal and Commercial. Build scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate deal structures, economics, risk, return and strategic fit. Support the evaluation and structuring of publishing, licensing, development, distribution, platform, partnership and investment transactions, including analytical support through negotiations. Pressure-test assumptions to surface the key economic drivers, risks and tradeoffs behind each decision. Establish a systematic view of the global games industry, covering market size and growth, consumer behavior, platform evolution, business models, competitive activity and emerging technology, and track adjacent entertainment and technology players for shifts that create opportunity or risk. Deliver regular industry and competitive intelligence to Games leadership and corporate stakeholders, surfacing the strategic questions the organization should be addressing before they become urgent. Build relationships with external research, data and industry partners to strengthen access to high-quality market intelligence. Business Operations & Operating Rhythm Own therhythm of businessfor Paramount Games, creating the operating mechanisms that keep leadership aligned, accountable and focused on top priorities. Design and run leadership meetings, business reviews, annual and long-range planning, setting agendas, synthesizing materials, framing decisions and tracking commitments to completion. Maintain scorecards against strategic priorities, surface material performance gaps and risks, and coordinate cross-functional inputs into divisional and corporate reporting. Partner with Finance on planning, forecasting and performance reporting and with People/HR on organizational planning. Strategic Projects & Leadership Support Lead high-priority strategic and operational projects, particularly initiatives that span functi