The Senior Manager, Business Operations is focused on executive-level presentations and storytelling. The core of the work is synthesizing marketplace context, business performance, and growth priorities into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership.
Ideal Profile:
* Excellent written and verbal communicator who can craft a compelling story from data
* Analytically strong, but wired to think about the so what - not just the numbers
* Deep familiarity with the media industry, especially ad-supported TV and streaming
* High attention to detail paired with strong editorial judgment
* Heavy focus on:
o Executive presentations
o Data analysis & visualization
o Narrative storytelling
* Work is tied to the advertising/business context
* Audience includes senior leadership (SVP, CFO, CEO level)
* Expected to:
o Operate with minimal oversight
o Lead projects end-to-end
o Translate data into strategic narratives
o Engage cross-functionally and independently
* Still expected to be hands-on (not purely strategic)
Required Skills
* Strong capabilities in:
o PowerPoint
o Excel
* Ability to:
o Analyze data
o Communicate insights clearly
o Build executive-ready presentations
AI Expectations
* AI is considered:
o A productivity enhancer, not a strict requirement
* Desired mindset:
o Using AI to:
? Improve efficiency
? Automate repetitive tasks
? Support analysis and content creation
* Tools mentioned:
o Copilot
o Other emerging AI tools
Preferred Backgrounds
* Strong preference for candidates with:
o Management consulting experience
o Strategy or business operations experience
o Media / advertising exposure
o Analytics-heavy roles in media
Experience Expectations
* Senior Manager:
o Approx. 5-7+ years experience
o Ideally includes project leadership and cross-functional exposure
o Bonus: prior people leadership experience (though not required)
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
