Senior Project Manager at Universal Music Group

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing Big Data type projects
  • Project delivery experience with CDP (Customer Data Platform) technology solutions, Martech systems, and Big Data management
  • Experience interfacing with 3rd-party Professional Services teams and internal business stakeholders (e.g., Audience Development, Global Marketing Tech, Data Engineering, Paid Media)
  • Passionate and experienced in project management, particularly in eCommerce, direct-to-consumer marketing, and marketing technology
  • Ability to provide leadership and guidance to technology teams based on business objectives and strategic direction for D2C businesses and enterprise data/analytics needs, including AI capabilities
  • Capability to work across multiple time zones with distributed international teams

Responsibilities

  • Establish and implement project management templates, processes, and methodologies to ensure CDP projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhering to high-quality standards, and meeting stakeholder expectations
  • Understand marketing and business use cases and their impact on technical implementation and overall projects
  • Manage the addition of new data sources and activation channels to the Customer Data Platform to enable identified use cases
  • Enable the platform to support agentic solutions for personalization and advanced analytics
  • Maintain proper data governance and user access control policies and guardrails for enterprise usage of the platform
  • Scale the framework to new labels, artists, and use cases
  • Build project plans and work assignments; direct and monitor work efforts daily
  • Identify resource needs, perform quality reviews, and escalate functional, quality, and timeline issues
  • Coordinate enterprise-wide communication for items impacting scope, budget, risk, and resources
  • Organize and maintain a centralized repository and announcements (e.g., release notes, new capabilities) for internal teams and stakeholders
  • Streamline processes, simplify execution, track, and manage quarterly goals, releases, and tooling efficiencies
  • Partner closely with Product Management to understand roadmap priorities
  • Collaborate with global business stakeholders from marketing, tech, and business operations
  • Work with Engineering to establish architectural runway for global product roadmap and operational scalability
  • Partner with Product & Engineering Support to resolve Severity 1 and 2 production issues quickly, including root cause analysis and communication
  • Collaborate with development teams, enterprise architecture, and support teams to design, develop, test, and maintain a cloud data platform
  • Communicate the status of data products and backlog regularly

Skills

CDP
Martech
Big Data
AI
Data Engineering
Project Management
Analytics
eCommerce

Universal Music Group

Global music recording, publishing, and distribution

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) operates as a major player in the global music industry, engaging in recording, publishing, and distribution across over 60 countries. The company works with a wide range of clients, from famous artists like Elton John and Taylor Swift to new and independent musicians. UMG's operations include selling physical and digital music, streaming services, licensing music for various media, and organizing live performances. The company signs artists to contracts, produces their music, and manages their publishing rights, while also offering marketing and promotional services to help artists expand their reach. UMG generates revenue through multiple channels, including music sales, streaming subscriptions, licensing fees, live performances, and merchandise. This diverse approach allows UMG to maintain its leadership position in the music market by providing comprehensive support to artists and capitalizing on various revenue opportunities.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1934Year Founded
$3,890.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401k
Flexible PTO
Medical, dental, visiion insurance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Allowance

Risks

Legal battle with Drake over 'pay-for-play' could harm UMG's reputation.
Downtown Music acquisition may face regulatory scrutiny, delaying expansion plans.
AI partnership with Amazon may not fully address evolving AI content challenges.

Differentiation

UMG leads the music industry with a diverse global presence in 60+ countries.
UMG's artist-centric streaming model enhances engagement and revenue for musicians.
UMG's strategic partnerships, like with Amazon, bolster innovation and content protection.

Upsides

UMG's acquisition of Downtown Music boosts its independent music sector presence.
Partnership with KLAY Vision positions UMG as a leader in AI-driven music innovation.
Collaboration with WPP enhances UMG's marketing capabilities and global reach.

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