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Sr. Manager - Strategic Planning
4 years ago
About Twitch
Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. We bring the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming to world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, where we bring everyone together to celebrate, learn, and grow their personal interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on LinkedIn , Twitter and on our Blog .
About the Position
Twitch delivers over 6 billion hours of video per year today. We have one of the largest Live video distribution networks in the world and a Video on Demand (VOD) delivery platform. At Twitch we are working on building a platform to usher in the next few billions of hours of video to be delivered. The Video Platform organization builds and runs the technology and infrastructure that delivers video.
As the Sr. Manager, Strategic Planning for the Video Platform, you will lead a team of 1-3 Sr Managers/Managers/Analysts and be responsible for the production and administration of key strategic planning and finance deliverables for the Video Platform including monthly/ quarter end processes such as the articulation of overall strategy, internal presentation of monthly actual results, annual and 5-year forecasting and planning, cost modeling and pricing of new services developed by the Video Platform, etc.
Responsibilities
- Lead and represent the financial and strategic goals and results for the Video Platform with Twitch and AWS stakeholders
- Act as the thought partner to the business, engineering, and product partners with Video Platform to develop the 5-year strategic roadmap for the video platform
- Lead in-depth monthly, quarterly re-forecasts as well as weekly, monthly business reviews for the Video Platform with Twitch and AWS leadership
- Lead pricing efforts for existing and new Video Platform services
- Develop customer cost economics and cost allocation models
- Articulate Video Platform strategy (geographic expansion, technology, etc.) and prioritize investments through cost-benefit analysis
- Oversee the development of complex forecasting models
- Prepare clear verbal and written narratives to communicate with Video Platform, Twitch and AWS leadership
- Coach and develop team members, and hire and retain the best talent
Requirements
- 8-10 years of Strategic Planning experience with at least 4 years of experience managing teams in a Financial Planning and Analytics leadership role, which would include Corporate Finance, Investment Banking and similar backgrounds, and at least 2 years of experience in hardware/ network infrastructure finance
- Business judgment and the ability to translate complex business operating models and operational KPIs into financial performance
- Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong people developer and team-builder
- Ability to navigate and partner with multiple distributed Finance orgs
- Strategic and proactive problem-solver, sees ahead and removes hurdles before they happen
- Solid knowledge of the P&L and GAAP principles
Bonus Points
- Tech/Media industry experience
- MBA Preferred
- Familiarity with SQL
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Commuter Benefits
- Amazon Employee Discount
- Monthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships, off-site massages, etc.)
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served Daily
- Free Snacks & Beverages
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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