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For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.
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With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.
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About the Role:
IMAX is seeking a Senior Director, Data Analytics & Forecasting to support our global forecasting and data-driven decision-making for film programming and content strategy. This role will oversee analytics that inform title selection, scheduling, and revenue forecasting across IMAX’s worldwide network of theaters, shaping the slate mix between Hollywood blockbusters, high-performing local-language releases and alternative content.
As a strategic leader within the global distribution team, you will own the forecasting models, tools, and insights that underpin IMAX’s film performance strategy. You will guide the development of best-in-class analytical frameworks, ensuring that decisions on film acquisition, release timing, and screen allocation are informed by robust data and predictive modeling. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering closely with senior leaders across Film Distribution, Finance, and Global Programming to maximize box office performance and long-term growth.
What You’ll Do
· Support global film forecasting and financial modeling to support short-term budgeting, long-range planning, and strategic decision-making.
· Develop and refine predictive analytics to optimize title selection and release scheduling, maximizing box office revenue and theater utilization worldwide.
· Design and enhance dashboards and reporting ecosystems to improve data accessibility, including global box office trends, forecast accuracy, and title performance tracking.
· Deliver executive-level analytics through ad hoc reporting, After-Action Reviews (AARs), and special project reports that distill complex data into clear, actionable insights.
· Establish consistent global methodologies for forecasting and performance measurement across all IMAX territories, ensuring data accuracy and alignment.
· Partner with regional and functional leaders to embed analytics into business operations, integrating data-driven decision-making into distribution and programming workflows.
· Identify and implement new data sources, tools, and modeling techniques to enhance forecasting precision and insight generation.
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and compelling data storytelling.
What You’ll Need
· 10+ years of experience in theatrical box office analytics, forecasting, or related entertainment data roles, with a strong understanding of global film markets.
· Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
· Proven track record of leading large-scale forecasting or analytics initiatives within a media, studio, or exhibition environment.
· Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting methodologies, and scenario analysis using Excel and/or SQL-based tools.
· Experience designing and maintaining dashboards using Power BI.
· Ability to make informed decisions based on other factors when there is limited or no data available.
· Strong presentation and storytelling skills — able to distill analytical insights into compelling recommendations for executive audiences.
· Highly collaborative leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities across global teams.
· Passion for the theatrical business and for translating data into creative and commercial impact.
Nice to Have
· Experience working directly with theatrical distribution, programming, or exhibition strategy.
· Familiarity with machine learning or predictive analytics techniques applied to entertainment forecasting.
· A self-starter with a global mindset — curious, proactive, and motivated to help shape IMAX’s next era of data-driven growth.
Position Status:
Existing VacancyThis job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.
Hiring Range :
$136,151.00 - $194,501.00 (per year) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible.At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.
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What We Do
IMAX corporation is an entertainment technology company, specializing in motion-picture technologies and large-format motion-picture presentations. Leading the way in immersive theatre experiences since 1968, a culture of innovation is at the very core of IMAX. From the introduction of stadium seating, to developing the highest-resolution camera in the world, to our laser projection technology and our partnerships with the world’s best filmmakers, there is no one like IMAX.
We have more than 1,500 IMAX theatres in more than 80 countries and territories around the globe. We can be found in destination entertainment centers and multiplexes as well as some of the most prestigious educational institutions worldwide. To exceed the needs of our filmmaking partners, our exhibitors and our fans, IMAX is determined to continue pushing movie technology forward. IMAX corporation is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IMAX).
Partnering with some of Hollywood’s top filmmakers is a major part of IMAX’s mission. Our various technologies and services extend beyond our cameras and our proprietary DMR process and can be scaled to suit a variety of needs. Leading directors are increasingly asking IMAX to join the moviemaking process from the very start. For a growing number of Hollywood movies, IMAX is part of the film’s DNA. That means, oftentimes, an IMAX movie is conceived as an IMAX movie – with the filmmaker working with IMAX to decide which parts should be shot with an IMAX camera, what kinds of techniques make the most of the IMAX screen, sound and theatre, and how the drama should unfold to take advantage of IMAX’s larger format, richer color, sheer scale and impact.
