Job Description
This is a role with one of Slalom’s global teams – we are open to hiring in many locations and travel will be required as needed by our clients.
Who You’ll Work With
Our purpose is to help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all— this guides everything we do.
At Slalom, we understand what it takes to redefine what’s possible and drive lasting change amid ongoing disruption. From global brands to ambitious startups, studios to streamers, and live sports to gaming, we understand our customers’ teams, culture, and unique challenges—so we can help them deliver the outcomes they want and need most. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Global Industry Managing Director to drive Slalom’s growth in Media and communications.
What You’ll Do
- Set the vision for and lead the direction of the global media and communications industry at Slalom; establish industry targets and develop overall industry strategy.
- Partner with account leaders to develop growth plans and drive accountability to achieve targets.
- Advise clients on business and technology transformations working with senior business and functional leaders to understand key business drivers, define strategic needs, and develop future business capabilities leveraging industry best practices.
- Mature our media and communications industry community, develop our experts and industry offerings, and curate our stories.
- Ensure the interconnections between the business processes, technology, data, and people work together to drive performance throughout the enterprise.
- Drive connections and strategy with our Global Partners to best serve our media and communications industry clients together.
- Serve as a leader within our Global Industry Community and steward of Slalom’s core values, demonstrating a daily growth mindset and passion for people.
- Contribute to business development and solutioning conversations across multiple Slalom markets & clients.
What You’ll Bring
- You will enjoy this role if you have a passion for building expertise in media and communications that enables you to work with our clients to solve their most critical and complex business challenges.
- You will enjoy this role if you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. This includes driving significant growth with our clients, transformational outcomes, and creating new approaches to reach those outcomes.
- You will keep an eye on major trends and technology disruptions within media and communications and be able to identify and advise clients on opportunities created by those disruptions.
- Advanced experience and leadership in the areas of
- Competitive Research & Analysis
- Benchmarking
- Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
- Operating Model Development
- Business Case Development
- Business Process Design & Implementation
- Program Management
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Business & Technical Transformation
- Change Management
- Account Leadership
- At least 10 years of experience working in the media and communications industry in the areas of media, communications, entertainment, broadcast consulting, and media operations. Communications industry experience is required for this role..
- Expert and C Level relevant experience in multiple functional areas within the Communications Industry.
- 10+ years’ experience working in the consulting services industry supporting media and communications customers.
- Experience regularly attended industry conferences and shared learnings with other Industry Practitioners and clients.
- Experience presenting/speaking at an industry conference, host an industry-focused expert panel, and/or be published in an industry publication.
- Be responsible for setting and achieving ambitious 5-year financial targets across our diverse markets. This entails a keen focus on identifying industry trends and growth areas, allowing you to craft insightful thought leadership and innovative solutions.
- Pinpoint strategic accounts within the industry and collaborate across markets to formulate effective account strategies. Actively seek out target/greenfield accounts, taking the lead in negotiating and driving new Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
- Play a crucial role in supporting procurement and pricing strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of the industry.
- Cultivate marketing and alliance partnerships to enhance our market presence.
- Commit to industry learning and development. By staying abreast of emerging trends and fostering alliances, you will contribute to the continuous growth and success of our organization.
About Slalom
Slalom is a next-generation professional services company creating value at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. With our fiercely human approach, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by over 700 technology partners, our nearly 12,000 team members in eight countries and 49 offices help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For eight years running. Learn more at slalom.com.
Compensation and Benefits
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.
Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
EEO and Accommodations
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.