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Job Title: Analyst, Business Operations Integration Services
Department: Sales & Distribution
Location:
Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404
Summary of Position
As an Analyst within the Motion Picture Group (MPG) Business Operations Integration Services team, you will play a key role in spearheading various initiatives within Lionsgate. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Business Operations Integration Services, you will be at the forefront of optimizing the MPG technology portfolio. For this, your role will involve maintaining, enhancing, and aligning our digital solutions with business objectives. Responsibilities include assessing tool performance, gathering requirements, mapping business processes, analyzing opportunities for improvements, and fostering strong vendor partnerships. Additionally, you will contribute to project management tasks, including coordinating project activities, facilitating planning sessions, and overseeing smaller projects.
Responsibilities
Tool Management
Maintaining the MPG technology landscape intake process, by performing initial requirements gathering and partnering with various teams to develop use cases and business justifications
Regularly assess the performance of existing tools by actively listening to customer needs and documenting feedback
Analyze opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to ensure a seamless user experience while maximizing the impact of the tool
Strengthen vendor partnerships ensuring support for our tech strategy and roadmaps
Partner with Procurement to negotiate yearly maintenance contracts based on end user usage reports and requirement shifts
Project Support
Perform Business Analyst activities as a contributing core team member on various projects
Participate in project whiteboard sessions to aid in the development of short-term and long-term strategies
Create process maps to aid in understanding current processes compared to desired future state
Support the day-to-day needs of larger project tasking while managing smaller, ad-hoc projects
Lead the development of business requirements across a multitude of business lines while assessing the impact to current tech strategies
Lead User Acceptance Testing, to ensure that the system addresses the business needs from the end user's point of view
Support development of training and awareness content for end users
Provide ongoing support for past projects by managing inquiries or ad-hoc requests
Qualifications and Skills
3-5 years' experience as a business analyst
Keen eye for enhancing end-user experience
Ability to work collaboratively across various functions within all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
Proficient in transforming data into insightful narratives, adept at delivering impactful messaging both verbally and through presentation
Growth mindset - ability to map complex processes, build out a vision and case for change, and continuously improve/iterate
Must be highly resourceful with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-pasted environment
Nice to Haves
Professional certifications or equivalent educational experience as a business analyst and/or project manager
You are naturally interested in understanding how the industry works, current challenges, and envisioning how Lionsgate can integrate into the future of our industry
Experience in film or television is a strong bonus, but equivalent skills from other industries are also helpful
About the Company
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
Business Unit Overview
Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate's motion picture business is a consistent box office market share leader with films that have grossed more than $10 billion worldwide over the past six years. This leadership is driven by world-class talent relationships, a deep and renewable portfolio of iconic brands and franchises, and a diverse and balanced slate that is built to enhance consumer enjoyment of the theatrical experience but also has the flexibility to utilize a broad range of alternative release strategies as the opportunities to monetize films continue to expand. The creator, owner and distributor of great film brands including The Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, Now You See Me, Knives Out, La La Land, Saw, Dirty Dancing and Monster's Ball, among many others, films released by Lionsgate and its predecessor companies have earned 129 Academy Award nominations and 32 Oscar wins.
In addition to its mainstream commercial releases, Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group includes specialty film distributor Roadside Attractions, an industry leader in award-winning prestige movies, Pantelion Films, the U.S. market leader in Spanish-language releases, a top film production and distribution brand in the UK, and multiplatform distributor Grindstone Entertainment.
Our Benefits
Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
401(k) company matching
Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation
$70,000 - $80,000
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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