Sounds Business Operations Manager
JOB TITLE: Sounds Business Operations Manager
LOCATION: US remote
THE ROLE: Splice is looking for a Sounds Business Operations Manager to own the program management and operational work that keeps our Sounds business running smoothly. This role sits between our category teams and senior leadership, focused on workstream management, team coordination, budget tracking, operational process improvement, and cross-functional partnership with Product & Engineering.
This is not a production or creative role. It's a program management and operations role for someone who thrives on bringing structure to complexity, keeping work moving, and making sure teams are set up to do their best work.
Core Responsibilities
Program Management & Workstream Coordination
Own senior program management across Audio Dev, tracking: workstreams, milestones, and deliverables
Maintain visibility into what's on track, what's at risk, and what needs intervention
Proactively surface blockers and coordinate solutions across teamsE
nsure cross-functional dependencies are identified and managed before they become problems
Cross-Functional Partnership with Product & Engineering
Represent Audio Dev's needs and priorities in product roadmap discussions and planning cycles
Coordinate between Audio Dev and Product/Engineering teams on shared workstreams and initiatives
Bring Audio Dev context into product decisions — surfacing the right data, needs, and trade-offs at the right time
Track product initiatives that affect Sounds and flag dependencies or risks proactively
Team Rhythm & Communications
Own the operational cadence of the Audio Dev team, meeting schedules, agendas, follow-ups, and action item tracking
Prepare and coordinate materials for leadership presentations and cross-functional meetings
Ensure the right information reaches the right people at the right time
Help category leads show up to key meetings prepared and aligned
Budget Tracking & Financial Coordination
Manage and report on the audio development budget (~$120k/month)
Track spend across in-house production, third-party labels, and artist partnerships
Flag risks and variances to leadership with context and recommendations
Partner with Finance on reporting and routine financial processes
Operational Process Improvement
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks across contracting, approvals, and tracking
Partner with Content Operations to improve systems and reduce manual friction
Serve as a first-line escalation point for cross-functional issues, routing them appropriately
Portfolio Reporting & Insights
Aggregate data on catalog performance, spend, and content health for leadershipIdentify trends or issues that need attention and bring them forward with context
Support category leads with operational data to inform their decisions
Ideal Background
3–6 years in program management, content operations, or business operations, ideally in a music, media, or subscription business
Strong program and project management skills, with experience managing complex, multi-team workstreams
Comfortable owning meeting cadences, executive communications, and cross-functional coordination
Experience working with budgets and financial tracking
Highly organized, proactive, and able to work through ambiguity without waiting to be told what to do
What Success Looks Like
Audio Dev workstreams are visible, on track, and unblockedLeadership meetings are well-prepared, focused, and productiveBudget is tracked and reported accurately every monthCategory leads spend less time on coordination and more time on their core workEscalations are routed and resolved without reaching senior leadership unnecessarily
NICE TO HAVES:
Familiarity with Airtable, Notion, Linear, or similar workflow and productivity tools
Experience working in music tech or creator-focused technology
A track record of building automations and scalable workflows to streamline team operations
Experience architecting processes and systems in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments
Splice Benefits
Compensation & Equity: Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.
Time Off: Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
Parental Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents.
Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide.
Professional Growth: Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities.
Community & Connection: Inclusive events, team meet-ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups.
The national pay range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.