Senior Program Manager
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
As a Senior Program Manager, you'll drive complex cross-functional initiatives that directly support Sony Music's strategic business priorities. Operating at the intersection of Product Design Engineering (PDE) and SME business teams, you'll align cross-functional efforts to ensure timely, high-impact delivery. In this role, you'll focus on the delivery of scalable, reliable accounting systems in partnership with SME's finance teams. You'll also play a critical role in evolving the program management function within PDE to support the organization's growth and operational excellence.
What You'll Do :
- Lead and manage complex programs or large projects throughout the product lifecycle, driving alignment with strategic business goals and maximizing team outcomes
- Drive cross-functional execution by sequencing dependencies and aligning scope, timelines, and priorities across PDE and business teams
- Shape program objectives and success criteria in partnership with PDE discipline leads and senior business stakeholders
- Establish and track program performance, proactively communicating progress, risks, blockers, and dependencies to stakeholders at all levels
- Orchestrate alignment between product development and business functions, including Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Label Management, to ensure smooth and successful Go-to-Market strategies and launches
- Anticipate organizational friction and support change management to ensure the successful adoption of new systems, processes, and workflows
- Organize and facilitate highly effective meetings for a wide range of audiences, including all company roadmap updates, cross-departmental updates, and meetings across your product area
- Lead program and org-level process improvements, partnering with discipline leads to scale practices that drive alignment, execution, and productivity across teams
- Help define the future of program management at Sony Music by partnering with the Director of Program Management and other PDE leaders to scale best practices, frameworks, and tooling
- Coach mid-level PgMs and peers, helping to raise the overall maturity of program management practices
Who You Are :
We're seeking 7+ years of Program Management experience with the following strengths :
You have proven success in managing multiple programs or large projects of varying scale and complexity, while working autonomouslyYou bridge the gap between strategic priorities and team-level execution, helping teams focus on what matters mostYou bring a strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and product management processes, enabling you to partner effectively with leads from discovery through launchYou have deep first-hand understanding of Agile practices and have the ability to choose the right methodology (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc) for the right purposeYou use tools like JIRA, Notion, Confluence, and Slack to promote transparency, drive alignment, and seamless collaboration across teamsYou are skilled at influencing outcomes without relying on direct authorityYou communicate clearly and confidently with diverse stakeholders, tailoring your approach to technical and non-technical audiences alikeYou thrive in ambiguity, applying strategic thinking and a sense of urgency to bring clarity and momentum to complex challengesYou champion teams creating quality products and focus teams on delivering measurable value to users, whether internal stakeholders or external clientsYou create the conditions for teams to self-organize and succeed, focusing on removing obstacles and enabling accountabilityYou value relationships and camaraderie, and you bring people together across functions to make complex work feel connected and purposefulBonus Points For :
Experience in the music industry and / or strong passion for musicExperience working as a scrum master, product manager and / or engineerExposure to scaled agile frameworks, such as SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@ScaleJira Administration experienceB2B or B2B2C experienceWhat We Give You :
You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every dayA modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your bestAn attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matchingVoluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loansInvestment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant communityThe space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens nextTime off for a winter recessSony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership / union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.
New York Pay Range
$140,000 - $160,000 USD