Senior Director, Strategy & Business, Entertainment (Hybrid/Telework
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Management
Corporate Strategy, Business Analyst, Operations Management, Project & Program Management -
Business
Corporate Strategy, Business Analyst, Operations Management
Position Title:
Senior Director, Strategy & Business, Entertainment (Hybrid/Telework)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language
Skills:
English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date: :59 PM
This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.
Role SummaryAs part of the senior management team, the Senior Director, Strategy & Business, participates in the development of and implementation of annual and multi-year strategic objectives and business planning requirements. This person is a strategic partner, operational integrator, and trusted advisor to the General Manager.
The role includes operationalizing the GM's vision, overseeing cross-functional deliverables, and ensuring the efficient execution of strategic objectives across the Entertainment department. The Director manages the department's internal operating cadence and acts as a central consultative interface across programming and leadership teams to turn high-level strategy into measurable corporate realities.
Key ResponsibilitiesAnnual Planning Synthesis:
Coordinate and integrate strategic planning inputs from the Entertainment leadership teams, plays a key role in shaping the strategy with the team and assembling inputs into a unified operational roadmap under the GM's direction.
Operationalizing Vision:
Convert high-level corporate strategies and long-term goals into clear, actionable, and measurable departmental initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and track initiatives. Drive innovation and adapt and revise strategy over time in changing landscape and incorporating relevant data/research.
Drive Portfolio Initiatives:
Coordinate and drive the execution of high-priority, cross-functional projects; act as a the central point of contact to ensure interdepartmental alignment and timely delivery, while facilitating the practical implementation of workflow transformations, including digital () and AI strategy integration (including managing the Internal-facing AI Advisor).
Organizational Integration:
Act as a central connector to ensure that internal sub-departments and programming portfolios are structurally aligned with overarching company priorities.
Managing the Rhythm of the Business:
Establish, maintain, and optimize the operating cadence for the leadership team, including regular management meetings, planning sessions, and systematic tracking of critical deliverables.
Liaise with the Finance Team: support GM in allocating, implementing and tracking budgets across Entertainment departments.
Executive Enablement:
Prepare comprehensive briefing documents, pre-read materials, and operational data analysis to ensure the GM is fully equipped for high-stakes decisions and key meetings including for SET, Board of Directors and CRTC.
Process Optimization:
Proactively identify workflow bottlenecks, operational gaps, and structural inefficiencies, architecting streamlined systems to enhance overall departmental productivity.
Issues Management:
Track and manage emerging operational risks, driving the efficient execution of mitigation workflows across teams.
Internal Communications Bridge:
Oversee a team which will include a new Communications position, who will act as an articulate communications liaison and integrator between the GM, departmental leaders, and key internal business units to ensure total alignment of messaging.
Departmental Representation:
Attend designated operational forums and internal committees on behalf of the department, gathering intelligence and cascading insights back to the leadership team.
Climate Assessment:
Maintain a lucid, objective understanding of the organizational climate, operational hurdles, and employee sentiment, delivering candid feedback directly to the GM.
Oversee the team in all activities related to culture and values alignment, staff engagement, equity and inclusion strategy, Indigenous strategy, and facilitation of training, town halls, speakers,
Talent Process Management:
Manage the operational coordination of leadership, hiring workflows and liaise wi
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