VP Management Research & Analysis

Job Description

VP, Project Management [Research & Analysis]

At Warner Music Group we're all about our people. Our global company is made up of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative individuals. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in each individual's value and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing innovation – an integral part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.

Job Title: VP, Project Management

A little bit about our team:

The Research & Analysis department works to influence WMG's strategy and optimize day-to-day operations through data and insights. This position sits within the NYC-based global Research & Analysis team, working closely with colleagues across Business Development, WEA Distribution, and Label Partners to better understand what makes our global digital partners tick, and how we can use that information to the advantage of our artists and songwriters.

At a high level, the VP, Project Management role is responsible for ensuring that workflows and communications within the Research & Analysis department are as efficient and effective as possible and that all department projects are executed and delivered in a timely fashion, in accordance with agreed-upon client expectations.

The ideal candidate for this role has extensive experience designing, improving, and implementing project management systems and best practices, preferably within a research-oriented team or organization.

Here you'll get to:
• Design and implement systems, protocols, and best practices for efficient project and workflow management within the Research & Analysis department
• Oversee project resourcing, staffing, and prioritization across all team pillars within Research& Analysis
• Continually monitor the status of projects across the department to ensure that all projects are properly moving through the key project management stages: Initiation, Planning, Supporting Execution, Monitoring/Controlling, and Delivery/Closing
• Ensure that project parameters and deliverables are properly defined during the Initiation and Planning stages and help establish an optimal point of solution resolution
• Lead internal communications within the Research & Analysis department, so all staff on the team are aware of the resourcing situation, key priorities, and state of play across the department's project portfolio
• Work closely with business liaison to communicate with executives, key stakeholders, and internal clients and provide updates on project status, staffing, timeframes, and expected deliverables

About you:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in a project management role, preferably within research and/or consulting organization
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects and coordinate collaborative work processes involving multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write in a clear, succinct, and highly informative manner, such that project expectations and timelines are clearly defined and communicated
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources; organizing and prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity
• Experience working with Atlassian JIRA and Agile preferred

About us:

With its broad and diverse roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

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WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx7jn1-18-222-67-251-42 in your application.