Description
Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Director, Business Strategy to serve as an important advisor to EA's senior creative leaders. The successful candidate will report to the VP of Corporate Strategy and have deep engagement across EA's franchises, studios, and commercial functions.
The Corporate Strategy team drives EA's long-term growth and innovation, turning bold ideas into tangible strategies, identifying emerging opportunities, and developing the next generation of strategic leaders.
As a Senior Director, Business Strategy, you will help shape the future of EA's interactive entertainment portfolio, provide connected, proactive, and data-informed thought partnership to senior creative leaders, and drive growth, innovation, and long-term value.
Responsibilities:
- Be a trusted advisor to senior creative leaders, shaping long-term strategy and translating it into near-term priorities.
- Provide proactive strategic perspective and connective tissue across EA's ecosystem.
- Partner with the Strategic Intelligence function, using data, market intelligence, and insights to inform decision-making.
- Deliver expertise on industry trends and shifts, and how EA can lead.
- Develop external relationships with senior strategy leaders across gaming, media, technology, and entertainment.
Strategic Planning:
- Develop structured frameworks to evaluate strategic opportunities.
- Lead and deliver ad hoc market, financial, and scenario analyses.
- Guide select strategic initiatives end-to-end.
- Collaborate with Development, Publishing, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure franchise strategies align with EA's corporate strategy.
Promote Innovative Growth:
- Help promote EA's studio and franchise teams to innovate, experiment, and grow.
- Support franchises and studios in balancing creative ambition with commercial discipline.
- Identify opportunities to extend franchises.
Develop Strategy Talent:
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture.
- Mentor, coach, and sponsor Strategy team members.
- Help the team grow in impact and influence.
Requirements:
- 12+ years of relevant experience in strategy, corporate development, or related roles.
- 3+ years in a management or team leadership capacity within media, technology, gaming, or entertainment.
- Experience developing large-scale strategies that bring measurable growth.
- Expertise partnering with senior executives and creative leaders.