Manager, Strategy & Operations SAMEA at Spotify

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Media, Music StreamingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 5–8+ years of experience in strategy or product marketing, ideally within technology, media, or online consumer businesses
Strategic thinker with strong project management skills, bringing structure, clarity, and forward momentum to complex, cross-functional environments
Thrives in a global and cross-cultural work environment
Skilled at managing cross-functional projects, balancing multiple priorities with attention to detail
Experience maintaining strategic cadences, dashboards, and tracking mechanisms for leadership teams
Strong communicator with storytelling capabilities to influence strategy and drive alignment across functions and seniority levels
Comfortable working with data, using tools like SQL or Tableau to run queries and translate findings into actionable insights
Natural curiosity for music, culture, and audiences, with a drive to understand diverse markets
Power user of AI, knowing how to leverage it fully and where not to use it

Responsibilities

Lead the tracking and governance of the SAMEA Bet Board and ensure critical initiatives are on course
Build playbooks on product feature marketing, user engagement, and lifecycle usage strategies across SAMEA
Contribute to the long-tail markets agenda, help design and monitor light-touch growth strategies for emerging markets
Maintain the operational cadence for the SAMEA Strategy & Ops team, driving quarterly reviews, leadership updates, and alignment across markets
Manage and coordinate cross-market strategic projects, enabling collaboration across South Asia, MENAP, and Sub-Saharan Africa
Support the SAMEA learning and knowledge initiatives, and help share best practices and playbooks across markets
Partner with the Insights & Product Regionalisation and Product Marketing & GTM teams to integrate data, insights, and outcomes into strategic planning cycles
Contribute to building a culture of learning and operational excellence across SAMEA, ensuring processes, reviews, and knowledge systems run with consistency and clarity
Track and report on key performance metrics against key programs across SAMEA to inform strategic decision-making

Skills

strategy

operations

project management

product marketing

user engagement

KPI tracking

cross-functional collaboration

data analysis

playbook development

quarterly reviews

strategic planning

performance metrics

market analysis

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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