Director Enterprise Strategy & Initiatives

We’re looking for a senior strategy leader to own and drive company-wide strategic planning and execution at Crunchyroll. As Director of Enterprise Strategy & Initiatives in the Office of the President you’ll operate as a trusted extension of the President bringing structure to complex decisions aligning leaders around clear priorities and ensuring strategy translates into action.

Reporting to the VP Chief of Staff this role sits at the center of the business. You’ll lead company-wide planning shape the narratives that guide decisions and drive high-impact cross-functional initiatives across a global subscription business.

• Own the end-to-end company-wide strategic planning process 
• Translate complex ideas into clear strategies priorities and company-wide narratives
• Build materials that drive alignment and execution across the business
• Maintain a clear point of view on priorities trade-offs and performance
• Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
• Identify risks gaps and opportunities and drive actions to accelerate progress
• Represent the Office of the President in key forums aligning senior stakeholders and driving outcomes
• Develop executive- and board-level presentations memos and communications
• Turn complex topics into clear compelling narratives that influence decisions
• Prepare briefings and decision frameworks for leadership discussions
• Build analyses and business cases to inform key trade-offs
• Partner with the Chief of Staff on evolving priorities and special projects

We get excited about candidates like you because:

• 12+ years in management consulting and/or corporate strategy with experience owning enterprise or company-wide planning
• Experience in subscription SVOD/streaming or direct-to-consumer businesses
• 5+ years of experience building and leading high-performing teams
• A structured approach to problem-solving and the ability to turn ambiguity into clear direction
• Experience creating executive- and board-level materials that drive decisions
• Strong analytical skills including building business cases and decision frameworks
• A track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
• MBA or advanced degree or equivalent experience in strategy operations or leadership roles

Enterprise Strategy & Initiatives extends the capacity of the President and drives Crunchyroll’s highest-priority work. The team is a small high-impact group that operates across strategy and execution to solve critical problems align leaders and move the business forward with speed and clarity.

In addition to getting to work with fun passionate and inspired colleagues you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Generous medical dental vision STD LTD and life insurance
• Health Saving Account HSA program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• Support program for new parents
• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

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What We Do

At Crunchyroll we deliver what anime fans love—anytime anywhere. With the world’s largest anime streaming library we connect fans to the stories characters and creators they love. But Crunchyroll is more than just a destination to watch anime—it's a global ecosystem where anime lives and breathes beyond the screen. From streaming and theatrical releases to merch games news events and music we offer fans immersive experiences that celebrate anime culture in all its forms. Headquartered in the U.S. with teams and reach across the globe Crunchyroll is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan. This unique partnership gives us the power to scale globally while staying rooted in anime’s cultural origins ensuring authenticity and access for fans everywhere. We believe anime is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life. And we’re here to champion that passion every day.

Why Work With Us

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