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Portfolio Planning Manager (W/M/NB)
2 years ago
Job Description
We are recruiting a Portfolio Planning Manager for the newly created Ubisoft Portfolio Strategy team, part of our Brand Portfolio Management (BPM) department of over 110 people located on 6 sites: Paris, Montpellier, Montreal, San Francisco, Shanghai and Malmö.
In this context and reporting to the Portfolio Director, you will be part of deploying the change that influences the business and contribute to the design of an ambitious brand portfolio strategy for Ubisoft. This strategy will enable the group to:
- Manage our multiple brands as a coordinated portfolio, by positioning and differentiating our brands from each other and from competition
- Strengthen Ubisoft global ecosystem by developing a deep, diverse and balanced playground for our audiences
- Build a long-term vision on disruptive opportunities and internal capabilities.
The position is located at Ubisoft’s International Headquarters, though other locations within our studios are possible.
Your missions will be the following:
- Align target Portfolio Design with Production stakes and roadmaps, to steer the deployment of the Portfolio Strategy toward production HQ and studios,
- Synchronize with Production HQ to monitor product roadmaps’ risk levels (quality, production progress) and design alternative mitigation line-up scenarios, (incl. business expectations, resources, implications on the rest of Portfolio…),
- Proactively trigger arbitrations between scenarios when relevant, based on risk level and impact on the rest of the global portfolio,
- Support Financial Planning stakeholders in refining the ambition for the long-term Business Plan, according to the portfolio strategy outputs,
- Support Brand directors in building brand goals (and roadmaps) in line with the Portfolio Strategy & long-term business plan,
- Consolidate global Brand performance to provide insights in updating brand roles & goals within the portfolio.
Qualifications
To succeed in this position, you have developed a strong strategy consulting track record with experience in a fast-paced international environment, or a solid business planning position in the video games industry.
If you feel up to the challenge and can relate to the experience and qualities listed below, then don't hesitate any longer!
- You can work with diverse teams, in multiple locations, engaging their input and commitment to success,
- You have experience with business/financial planning and production roadmap,
- You have experience in change and project management in fast-paced work environments,
- You are passionate about understanding future trends and paving the way for future transformations of the video games’ industry,
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
- Fluent in English, having a solid understanding of the video game industry is a strong asset.
Additional Information
Don’t hesitate and send us your application if you want to join us in this permanent position at our International HQ based in Saint-Mandé.
Joining Ubisoft means joining a company that sends you all the thrilling vibes and energy you can find in a startup, along with all the perks of a big company! These include
- Profit sharing;
- 12 RTT (paid days off)/year + 25 days paid leave/year;
- 1 month paternity & coparent leave;
- A workplace team dedicated to make your daily work experience at Ubisoft the best: rest areas, gaming areas, free hot drinks and fresh fruit, discount on a wide range of shows…
- And that’s naming just a few
If you are interested in this position and reckon you have what it takes, all you have left to do is send in your application via SmartRecruiters. We will get back to you within 3 weeks and if we think your profile matches the needs for the role, we will organize a 20-30 minutes phonecall, followed up by 2 to 3 interviews as well as a case study.
We look forward to reading you!!
Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers community.
The position is attached to the International Headquarters.
Company Description
Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.
If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.
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