VP Strategy (m/f/d)

Company Description

LIVE THE MUSIC WITH US  

From a pioneer tech start-up created in 2007, Deezer has become one of the first French unicorns and the second largest independent music streaming platform in the world.

At eighteen years old, we’re only just coming of age. Now listed on #EuroNext, Deezer is a rapidly-growing, cutting-edge player in the music streaming market. If you want an environment where you can make your voice heard and be at the forefront of music and tech, look no further!

We believe music is all about embracing the things that make us different. 

Deezer is a vibrant community that celebrates uniqueness, diversity and individuality, and thrives on collaboration.

Our international and passionate teams pride themselves on being at the forefront of the music experience, going beyond streaming and helping the world to Live the Music. We’re constantly evolving alongside our customers, partners, artists and employees — striving to make Deezer the most personal and innovative streaming service in the world.  

Ready for an electrifying journey? Apply now and do your part in bringing extraordinary music experiences to people’s lives!

**Join Us**

Job Description

Deezer is at an exciting stage of its development, with a very solid product, a strong position in its home market (France) and in Brazil, several large B2B deals signed to open new markets (RTL in Germany and Sonos in the USA), and having listed on Euronext.
Deezer executing its new strategy to deliver profitable growth in 2025. 

In this context, we’re looking for the VP Strategy to assist the Chief Strategy Officer and actively collaborate with the CEO, the C-suite team and the Board to drive the corporate strategy.  

What you will do 

As a trusted partner to the CEO and Executive committee and in a team of two people, you will:

• Track the execution of strategic plan and reassess and adapt it when required, in close collaboration with the strategic pillar owners (ExCo members) and the CEO
• Drive and deliver strategic initiatives (e.g., deployment of new activities, product features enrichment), from ideation to delivery : to do so you will animate cross functional teams. 
• Conduct analysis of external opportunities (M&A, business partnerships)
• Support the CEO on strategic topics (Board presentations, Investor relations, Adhoc analyses, etc)
• Be a thought partner for Executive Committee members for ad-hoc topics within their scope

Qualifications

This role is perfect for a person with:

• 6-8 years of experience in well-known international consulting firms (Senior Project Leader or Junior Partner level)
• Outstanding problem solving skills (structuration, analytical, etc.)
• Proven leadership by influence
• Entrepreneurship and ability to drive projects outside of their comfort zone, with ability to “get their hands dirty”
• Great interpersonal skills: your interlocutors will be across all functions and seniorities in the company
• Collaborative and team player
• Excellent oral and written communication, in English and in French
• Experience with Media and Tech ecosystem is a strong plus, but not mandatory

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d still be a great fit for this role in your application!

Additional Information

At Deezer, you can be your true self as we believe that #everyvoicematters. We strive to build an inclusive culture and foster a diverse environment. Because we care and want to ensure each employee feels welcome and safe at work, we continuously focus on fighting biases and helping diverse teams work well together through multiple learning opportunities, e-learnings and workshops right from the onboarding :

• Regular Diversity & Inclusion internal and external talks

• Dedicated employee work streams on Gender equity, Ethnicity & Culture, Disability and LGBTQ+

• Multiple e-learnings and mandatory training sessions for all managers

• English and French courses for all, so that everyone can connect and feel included

Beyond benefits like health insurance, transportation, we offer you extra perks like:

• A Deezer premium family account for free

• Access to gym classes

• Join over 70 Deezer Communities to connect beyond your day-to-day work, share passions, learn from each other and #Belong.

• Deezer parties several times a year and drinks every thursday

• Allowance for sports, travelling and culture

• Meal vouchers

• Great offices always located in dynamic and attractive districts, whether in Paris, London or Sao Paulo!

• Hybrid remote work policy

If you want to learn more about life and culture at Deezer, please visit our Welcome to the Jungle page here!