Location
London, based at Chiswick Park. Travel to industry events and on-site event work may be required.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00. Unsocial hours may be required depending on business demands or deadlines.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency specializing in media rights management, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. As part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., IMG supports the growth of revenues, fanbases, and intellectual property for over 250 federations, associations, events, and teams worldwide.

The Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy will play a pivotal role in driving IMG's strategic agenda and growth plan. Working closely with IMG's Senior Leadership Team and reporting to the President, you will challenge existing strategies, identify areas for improvement, and ensure key priorities receive appropriate focus. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives on solving current business challenges and anticipating future ones.

You will be part of the Strategy & Growth team, responsible for firm-level strategy and consulting services advising sports rights holders and investors. Collaboration with SLT members, business unit heads, Operations, and Finance is essential.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare briefing materials for IMG's President ahead of key internal and external engagements.
- Collaborate with SLT members on strategic initiatives, asking critical questions and driving execution.
- Lead SLT updates and strategy reviews, ensuring high-quality, actionable content.
- Address ad hoc strategic questions including market sizing, investment cases, and organizational issues.
- Support the annual strategy planning process by structuring the cycle, shaping priorities, and testing direction.
- Drive the strategic plan forward by tracking business unit performance, identifying risks early, and recommending solutions.
- Work with Finance to monitor progress against the plan, highlighting tracking status, risks, and gaps.

Experience
5–8 years in strategy consulting (MBB or similar) or a corporate strategy function, ideally within media, entertainment, or sports industries.

About You
- Self-directed: Able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, anticipate risks, and maintain momentum independently.
- Executive credibility: Experienced in preparing SLT-level materials and working directly with senior leadership.
- Financial acumen: Skilled in building growth models, analyzing P&L statements, and evaluating business cases.
- Structured thinker: Capable of simplifying complex problems and structuring vague questions without full information.
- Strong interpersonal skills: Understands when to push ideas, listen, and support senior leaders with strong opinions.
- Clear communicator: Excellent writing skills, able to explain complex concepts in plain language suitable for busy executives.
- Hands-on approach: Willing to build analyses personally or effectively delegate.
- Pragmatic: Prioritizes delivering useful outcomes quickly over perfection.
- Nice to have: Familiarity with professional services commercial models and/or experience in multi-business-unit or holding company structures.

Qualifications
While not explicitly stated, a background in strategy consulting or corporate strategy with relevant industry experience is expected. IMG values a growth mindset and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role.

Core Competencies
Success at IMG is driven by Business Acumen, Operational Excellence, Innovation Mindset, and Leadership & Collaboration.