Integrated Planning Senior Manager

We're looking for an Integrated Planning Senior Manager to lead high-impact initiatives and transformation efforts across our global COO and Content organizations. You'll sit at the center of strategy and execution turning market insights partner dynamics and audience trends into clear actionable plans that drive measurable business and financial impact. Reporting to the Senior Director COO Initiatives you’ll operate across teams regions and cultures including deep collaboration with Japan-based partners and key industry stakeholders to strengthen Crunchyroll’s portfolio and long-term competitive positioning.

• Lead complex cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives from concept through delivery ensuring measurable strategic and financial outcomes
• Establish governance frameworks timelines and performance tracking to drive accountability and disciplined execution
• Identify risks resolve blockers and maintain momentum across distributed global teams and stakeholders
• Own and evolve the integrated roadmap of key initiatives including coordination and value capture across the broader Sony ecosystem
• Translate emerging opportunities risks and market dynamics into strategic recommendations; support executive alignment on priorities and cascade into clear roadmaps
• Develop compelling strategic narratives and executive-ready presentations for internal and external audiences including senior leadership engagements
• Serve as a key bridge between Crunchyroll and Japanese partners (studios licensors production committees) navigating cultural operational and commercial nuances
• Strengthen cross-border collaboration and long-term partnerships critical to Crunchyroll’s content strategy and competitive advantage
• Act as a consultative partner to senior leaders bringing structure to ambiguity and guiding decision-making in a fast-moving environment

We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office.

We’re excited about you because you’ve led strategy across content licensing portfolio planning or production within the anime and Japanese media ecosystem.

• 8+ years of experience in management consulting media strategy content strategy or DTC business operations
• Experience in corporate strategy or content licensing strategy within the anime or Japanese media ecosystem
• Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives and transformation efforts with measurable business and financial impact
• Strong understanding of global streaming economics subscription models and content value chains
• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Structured consultative problem solver who can navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead in highly complex multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong program management skills including governance planning and performance tracking
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
• Passion for anime storytelling and global fan communities

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

We take the People Experience seriously here at Crunchyroll. Join a diverse team of talented ambitious people who treat each other well and believe that how we win is just as important as winning.

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