Sr Director, Platform Strategy

The Senior Director, Platform Strategy will serve as the core strategic partner to the SVP, Technology & Engineering, shaping the long-term technological vision for Versant Media. This critical, highly visible leadership role will define and drive the unified platform roadmap, ensuring its direct alignment with the company's long-range strategic roadmap. They will be instrumental in the post-spin unification and modernization of our technical ecosystem, owning the scaled implementation of strategic initiatives and establishing the governance required for platform stability and resilience. This role demands a unique blend of executive communication and deep technical expertise across the modern media stack, including content management systems, sophisticated media workflows, DevOps practices, and enterprise cloud infrastructure, all to accelerate innovation and deliver best-in-class content experiences across Versant's premier brands. Key responsibilities for this role include: Strategic Planning & Execution Develop and champion the unified technology platform strategy, collaborating across the Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Infrastructure, Data Platforms, and Emerging Tech domains. Translate the executive vision for a platform-based media company into a clear, actionable technology roadmap and portfolio of initiatives. Lead the annual and quarterly strategic planning process for the Technology & Engineering organization, ensuring alignment with Versant Media's overall business objectives and financial targets. Identify opportunities for platform consolidation, cost optimization, and shared service implementation to drive technical and operational efficiency. Leadership & Governance Serve as the Technology & Engineering team’s representative in high-level cross-functional forums, committees, and meetings, effectively communicating the organization's priorities and ensuring technical alignment. Establish and govern a technical decision-making framework (e.g., architectural review, platform standards) to ensure consistency, security, and scalability across all development teams. Lead complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives that require coordination across software development, cloud operations, data science, and product teams. Manage the flow of critical information to and from the SVP, preparing executive presentations, briefing materials, and internal communications on strategic matters. Technology & Innovation Scouting Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify emerging technologies, industry trends, and strategic partners that can accelerate Versant's platform capabilities. Drive the strategy for emerging technologies and innovation (AI/ML, advanced video codecs, metaverse) with a focus on practical applications that enhance product offerings or generate operational value. Ensure that the platform strategy proactively addresses key areas like data governance, cloud strategy, and network architecture to support future media delivery models.