Lead Product Manager at Sony Music Entertainment

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Music, Entertainment, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

At least 12+ years of experience as a Product Manager with a track record of successful execution and launch of features that help drive a long-term roadmap
Deep experience working within accounting, royalty systems, or other highly regulated and complex domains, navigating intricate business logic, compliance requirements, and financial workflows to deliver reliable and scalable solutions
Demonstrated success leading products through the full lifecycle – from strategic ideation and roadmap development to launch, iteration, and sustained performance improvement
Extremely effective at driving your own individual work, as well as collaborating and influencing others
Adept at influencing and aligning high-priority senior stakeholders, engineering, and design partners around complex product decisions and long-term priorities
Operates with a high degree of autonomy, accountability, and strategic foresight - balancing hands-on execution with visionary leadership
An excellent communicator and storyteller, being able to confidently present roadmaps, lead product demos, and ensure alignment with both technical and non-technical audiences
Highly organized and process-oriented, with a talent for writing clear product documentation, decision records, and process guides that keep teams moving in sync
(Bonus) Experience working in the music industry, rights management, royalties, or financial software

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the Director of Product Management for Accounting to help execute on the long-term product vision
Serve as one of the primary product leaders collaborating with our finance and legal teams to build robust, flexible, and future-ready royalty accounting software
Build strong partnerships with high-priority business stakeholders, navigating complex organizational structures to bring the right people together to solve problems quickly
Provide engineering and design teams with well-articulated product direction, balancing long-term vision with near-term execution clarity, and motivation to engineering and design counterparts
Proactively identify patterns and insights from data to inform design and prioritization decisions, continually iterating on products based on performance and user feedback
Lead product launch planning and execution in partnership with marketing, support, and business operations teams
Define and implement robust KPI frameworks to measure product success and inform iteration strategies
Run agile processes and participate in the agile ceremonies

Skills

Product Management

Royalty Accounting

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Product Vision

Sony Music Entertainment

Global music company managing artists and royalties

About Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment is a major player in the music industry, offering a wide range of services to artists and music fans. The company focuses on discovering and promoting musical talent while managing music rights and royalties. It generates revenue through music sales, including physical albums, digital downloads, and streaming, as well as licensing deals for use in films and commercials. Live performances and tours also contribute to its income, along with managing artists' royalties to ensure fair compensation. A key feature is the Artist Portal, which provides artists with tools to analyze their earnings and make informed decisions about their careers. Sony Music is dedicated to nurturing new talent through internships and career opportunities, ensuring a pipeline of future industry leaders. Overall, Sony Music Entertainment stands out for its comprehensive approach to talent management, music production, and financial transparency.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1929Year Founded

GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey

A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork

An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching

Voluntary 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 loans

We invest in your professional growth & development

Time off for a winter recess

Risks

AI-generated music could disrupt traditional music production and artist management.

Independent distribution platforms may reduce artists signing with major labels like Sony.

Legal battles over streaming royalties could impact Sony Music's revenue.

Differentiation

Sony Music's Artist Portal offers unique financial insights for artists' careers.

The acquisition of Cobalt Music expands Sony's influence in the Greek music market.

Sony Music's Global People Promise initiative integrates music with technology and culture.

Upsides

Collaboration with Duolingo opens new revenue streams in educational platforms.

Investment in blockchain enhances digital rights management and monetization opportunities.

Restructuring in GSA markets leads to efficient operations and innovative strategies.

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