Corporate Strategy Manager

Since 2012, Rightsline has been making work easier for rights and royalties professionals with our innovative rights and royalties management software, allowing our customers to maximize their portfolios without having to max out their daily to-do-lists. Our fully integrated and configurable platform provides customers with comprehensive access to all their rights and royalties, across all markets and platforms, instantly.

Departments can communicate, collaborate, and cohesively take action without worrying about mistakes; and in-app reports and timely alerts ensure our customers never miss an opportunity to do more. The Position Reporting to the VP of Strategy, the Corporate Strategy Lead serves as a right hand on Rightsline’s highest-priority company initiatives.

You will help drive annual and quarterly planning, maintain a sharp view of the market and competitive landscape, take on high-stakes strategic analysis, and produce the materials leadership and the board rely on, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market, Finance, and Operations. You will also help steer a focused set of cross-functional programs, including Rightsline’s AI initiatives, from business case through measurable results.

This role is based in Canada, with a preference for candidates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Mission & Impact You will be one of a small number of people with full visibility across the company. This role turns leadership’s direction into committed priorities, clear plans, and measurable goals, and makes sure the work that matters most actually lands.

Success will be measured by the quality and adoption of the strategic plan, the influence of your analysis on key decisions, the on-time delivery of the cross-functional initiatives you own, and the clarity of the executive and board materials you produce. What You Will Own Strategic Planning & Performance Help lead annual and quarterly strategic planning: shape the framework, drive the analysis, and turn diverse input into a set of committed priorities and measurable goals.

Establish and maintain the cadence for tracking progress against company priorities and OKRs, flagging risks early and recommending course corrections. Partner with Finance to connect strategic priorities to budgets, resourcing, and financial targets. Market Intelligence & Strategic Analysis Maintain a sharp, current view of the rights, licensing, and royalties landscape, including competitors, adjacent entrants, buyer behavior, and market trends.

Take on the strategic questions that do not have a natural owner: pricing and packaging, segment prioritization, build-versus-buy-versus-partner decisions, and M&A evaluation. Build business cases and financial models from ambiguous inputs, stress-test assumptions, and deliver a clear recommendation. Executive & Board Communication Produce the crisp, well-reasoned materials that leadership and the board rely on, with a clear point of view rather than a data dump.

Prepare the VP of Strategy and executive team for board meetings, leadership offsites, and investor discussions. Translate complex analysis into concise one-page summaries and slides that drive decisions. Cross-Functional Initiatives, Including AI Lead high-priority initiatives that span functions and have no natural home, building alignment through clarity and credibility rather than authority.

Support the prioritization and business cases for Rightsline’s AI initiatives, partnering with the Product and Engineering leaders who own delivery. Define baselines and success metrics for strategic initiatives, measure results honestly, and recommend when to scale, adjust, or retire an effort.

What You Will Bring

4-5 years of experience spanning management consulting (or a comparable strategy environment) and an in-house strategy, Biz. Ops, corporate development, or program leadership role. The consulting-plus-operating combination matters: we want the analytical discipline and the experience of having actually shipped something.

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills. You are comfortable building a business case from ambiguous inputs, stress-testing your own assumptions, and defending the answer. A track record of owning complex, cross-functional initiatives end to end, not just planning them. You can point to outcomes you were accountable for.

Exceptional written and verbal communication. You can compress a messy problem into one page or one slide and make a recommendation you are willing to be judged on. The ability to lead through influence in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment where priorities shift and the answer is rarely handed to you. A working understanding of AI and how it is changing software businesses, enough to evaluate opportunities and separate real use cases from hype.

Technical depth is not required. A bias toward action, comfort with ambiguity, and low ego about doing the unglamorous work that makes initiatives succeed. A collaborative, coachable mindset that prioritizes “we,” and a personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in B2B SaaS, ideally enterprise software sold to media, entertainment, publishing, or music companies. Domain exposure to rights, licensing, royalties, content distribution, or intellectual property, or a demonstrated ability to get deep in a complex domain quickly. Experience supporting board or investor reporting, ideally in a private-equity-backed or high-growth company.

Exposure to corporate development or M&A work, such as target screening, diligence, or integration planning. Familiarity with modern planning and delivery practices, such as OKRs, portfolio prioritization, and agile working models. Hands-on experience evaluating or implementing AI or automation initiatives in a business setting.

MBA or another relevant advanced degree. Our Core Values At Rightsline, we look for these qualities in every hire, and we hold ourselves to them every day. Be Curious and Smart Being smart isn't about having all the answers - it's about asking the right questions, seeking out new ideas, and never assuming you already know enough.

Embrace Change This industry moves fast and so do we. We don't resist change - we lean into it. That means staying flexible, letting go of what isn't working, and treating uncertainty as opportunity rather than obstacle. Show Up Showing up means being present - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Your teammates count on you.

Your customers count on you. We do our best work when everyone is fully engaged and accountable to each other. Get it Done Ideas are easy. Execution is the job. We hold ourselves to what we commit to, push through the hard parts, and measure success by our actual accomplishments. Be Humble Nobody here has a monopoly on good ideas.

We listen more than we talk, share credit freely, and check our egos at the door. The best outcome matters more than whose idea it was. Equal Employment Opportunity Rightsline is an equal opportunity workplace. All candidates will be afforded equal opportunity through the recruiting process. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity and/or expression.

We are dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented individuals and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know. Apply Today If you want to join a company that strives for a mission, purpose and making an impact, we encourage you to apply today.