VP, Strategic Development

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Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Creates viable, measurable, and realistic business opportunities & strategic partnerships with new and existing domestic and global partners that meet or exceed the ROI thresholds of the organization and align with the long-term strategic plan
• Identifies key capital projects, joint ventures, potential M&A targets, and other strategic partnership opportunities
• Acts as a critical advisor to the CSO on essential changes in the competitive landscape, global marketplace, and external business environment
• Engages external and internal business, finance and industry experts to learn and influence business investments, remaining alert, proactive, and forward-thinking about opportunities and risks in the industry, and long-term strategic development planning for all properties
• Key driver of company development opportunities, assisting in financial structuring of potential opportunities, exploring domestic and international expansion, as well as management and development deals
• Consistently assesses and challenges company positioning and strategy in the global marketplace and relevance to guests to maintain a competitive edge
• Drives the development of strategic investment opportunities for the organization, while adhering to the vision set by the CSO
• Facilitates strategic developments execution by working collaboratively within the organization
• Ensures that strategic developments are completed at various levels to achieve desired results
• Oversees the qualitative and quantitative analysis of all opportunities, and creates compelling and professional presentations and “pitch decks”
• Assists in the management, drafting, and assembly of RFPs related to new opportunities
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with the lending community and 3rd party capital investors
• Develops, motivates, and retains top talent by effectively leading team members and applying performance management and talent development processes

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Brings focus and discipline to the decision-making process by clarifying issues, analyzing options, making recommendations and developing implementation plans
• Influences on a global and virtual stage, demonstrating executive presence, poise, an approachable style, and inspiring confidence
• Bridges cultural boundaries and norms to overcome barriers and improve outcomes
• Works collaboratively with key internal and external leaders, partners, suppliers, and customers
• Ensures that decisions are being made throughout the organization that are aligned with the strategy and reality creating desired results
• Identifies strategic risks
• Plays an active role in strengthening and maintaining the management and governance culture and practices that reflect the organization's core values. Demonstrates confidence, discipline, and professionalism.
• Effectively and collaboratively works at and within all levels of the organization from the C-Suite down to front line team members
• Discusses difficult subjects that others are hesitant to bring up and challenges thinking to resolve issues that are barriers to agreement and action

Minimum Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or a relevant field; MBA or CFA preferred
• Five to ten years’ leadership experience working on corporate development, strategic planning, investment banking, or private equity in the casino gaming, leisure and hospitality sector
• Experience leading major initiatives for, or leading a business in, casino gaming, hospitality, entertainment, real estate or related field. Must have multi-faceted and multi-jurisdictional business operations experience. International and real estate development experience preferred
• Deep knowledge and appreciation of technology and human capital
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent the organization internally and externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies
• Demonstration of candor and tact and an authentic commitment to mutual respect
• Relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen the collaboration among diverse stakeholders across the organization and beyond
• Confident and able to make quick and effective decisions as needed and work in an agile environment.
• Strong community awareness and astuteness
• Able to apply a variety of strategic frameworks to analyze problems and to guide and develop solutions
• Excellent financial modeling skills, including sensitivity analysis, and complex ROI scenarios with various competitive market analysis
• Must be an expert in creating and presenting compelling “pitch decks” and other executive-level presentations
• Skilled in translating and communicating complex topics in various forums to effectively inform and influence the targeted audience
• Able to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, outcome-driven, and entrepreneurial environment
• Aptitude for ‘setting up the problem’ managing projects against tight timelines, and working well in teams
• Focus on the big picture and provide insightful, creative solutions
• Adept at prioritizing among competing needs and opportunities
• Has an effective balance of practical and analytical processes and a visionary approach
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Remote office work environment
• Must be able to sit in front of a computer for extended periods
• Travel will be required
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift

Any (United States of America)

Regular

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