Associate Program Manager - Podcasts at Spotify in New York, NY

Summary: Spotify is a leading audio streaming service that is looking for a Program Manager I to drive large-scale, cross-functional programs within their Podcasts business. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth execution of initiatives, managing program operations, and fostering an inclusive environment for team collaboration. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Program Management, Cross-functional Program Coordination, Software Development Collaboration, Execution Frameworks, Roadmap Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Judgment Benefits: Health insurance, Six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, Monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, Paid flexible holidays, Paid sick leave