Associate Program Manager - Podcasts
Spotify · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $138,134 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Drive cross-functional podcast programs at Spotify.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and marketing.
- Manage program execution, risks, and communication.
- Ensure alignment and drive decision-making across teams.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
About the role
About the Role
We're looking for an Associate Program Manager to drive large-scale, cross-functional programs across Spotify’s Podcasts business. You'll work across engineering, product, design, content, legal, and marketing to keep complex initiatives moving — setting up execution frameworks, surfacing risks early, and ensuring the right people have the right information at the right time. This is a high-visibility role for someone who brings operational rigor, strong relationships, and a bias for getting things done.
What You'll Do
- Help set up and run execution frameworks for large, cross-functional programs, including planning cadences, documentation, and communication rhythms.
- Partner with engineering, product, design, and marketing to define roadmaps and map dependencies across teams.
- Support day-to-day program operations, keeping workstreams aligned and moving forward.
- Share clear updates on program progress, risks, and priorities with stakeholders and senior leaders.
- Help drive alignment and decision-making across teams, even when priorities differ.
- Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early, and work with teams to resolve them.
- Contribute to planning cycles, goal-setting, and team-wide processes.
- Support continuous improvement by capturing learnings and helping teams apply them.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where teams can do their best work.
Who You Are
- You have experience supporting or running cross-functional programs in a product or technology environment.
- You are comfortable working with software development teams and collaborating with partners across functions like design, legal, or marketing.
- You communicate clearly and can turn complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand messages.
- You build strong relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- You stay organized and focused while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- You approach challenges with curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.
- You use good judgment to decide when to escalate, when to collaborate, and when to take action.
- You follow through on commitments and care about delivering high-quality work.
- You are open to feedback and motivated to keep learning and growing.
Key skills/competency
- Program Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Roadmap Planning
- Operational Rigor
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Agile Methodologies
- Podcasts
Skills & topics
- Program Manager
- Podcasts
- Spotify
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Teams
- Product Management
- Tech
- New York City
- Audio
- Entertainment
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight program management experience and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your understanding of Spotify's mission and the podcast industry.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Use the STAR method to demonstrate your problem-solving and communication skills.
- Understand Spotify's culture: Research their commitment to inclusivity and innovation in audio.
- Ask insightful questions: Prepare questions about program success metrics and team dynamics.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with project management tools.,Understand agile and waterfall methodologies.,Practice mapping dependencies and risks.,Prepare to discuss program metrics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex cross-functional program you managed.,How do you handle conflicting priorities?,Give an example of identifying and mitigating a risk.,How do you ensure clear communication with stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What does an Associate Program Manager do at Spotify Podcasts?
- An Associate Program Manager at Spotify Podcasts drives large-scale, cross-functional programs, working with various teams to ensure initiatives are executed effectively, risks are managed, and stakeholders are informed.
- What are the key responsibilities for this role at Spotify?
- Key responsibilities include setting up execution frameworks, partnering with engineering and product teams, managing day-to-day program operations, communicating progress and risks, and fostering a collaborative environment.
- What kind of experience is required for the Associate Program Manager role at Spotify?
- The role requires experience supporting or running cross-functional programs in a product or technology environment, with comfort collaborating across diverse functions like design, legal, and marketing.
- How does Spotify support employee growth in this role?
- Spotify encourages continuous improvement by capturing learnings and helping teams apply them, and fosters a collaborative environment where employees are motivated to keep learning and growing.
- What is the work arrangement for the Associate Program Manager role at Spotify NYC?
- The role is based in New York City and offers flexibility, allowing for both in-person meetings and remote work from home.
- What is the salary range for the Associate Program Manager position at Spotify?
- The United States base salary range for this position is $96,694–$138,134 USD, plus equity.
- How can I best prepare my application for the Associate Program Manager role at Spotify?
- Tailor your resume to highlight program management and cross-functional collaboration experience. Emphasize your communication skills and problem-solving approach, and research Spotify's culture and podcast initiatives.
- What kind of questions can I expect during an interview for this role at Spotify?
- Expect behavioral questions assessing your experience with program management, stakeholder communication, risk identification, and ability to drive alignment. Prepare examples using the STAR method.