Project Manager
Global Editorial
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Permanent
London
We’re seeking a self-motivated Project Manager with a strong background in music and culture to join Spotify’s Global Editorial team. You’ll inspire and enable the next generation of editorial storytelling at Spotify, supporting the operations, execution, and continuous evolution of our genre- and culture-led programming. This role is vital for global editorial collaboration and delivery of excellence in our 180+ markets.
Reporting to the Lead, Editorial Strategy, your organizational rigor and analytical mindset will turn strategy into clear plans that land in local markets. Your cultural fluency will ensure our strategies resonate with diverse audiences worldwide. You’ll work across a diverse group of stakeholders including editors, partnerships, marketing, brand, PR, design and insights to deliver high-impact, scalable initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead and deliver editorial projects that support Spotify’s global music priorities, with a focus on innovation, cultural relevance, and scalable execution.
- Activate cross-market strategies for Pop, Hip-Hop, Indie, Rock, Latin, and Dance
- Translate strategy into roadmaps with scope, timelines, owners, and metrics.
- Design workflows and frameworks that scale globally and adapt locally.
- Support cultural moments, seasonal programming initiatives and rapid response protocols.
- Champion curation policies, programming hypotheses, and editorial best practices.
- Facilitate alignment via workshops, forums, and structured communication rhythms.
- Track results using qualitative and quantitative insights; share clear narratives.
- Support global music programs which focus on equity in music.
- Develop onboarding and training to help editors adopt tools and programs.
Who You Are
- 2+ years of project or program management experience delivering content/editorial/music/culture initiatives
- A compelling storyteller who can take the seeds of insights and turn them into broad editorial narratives
- Grounded in music & culture; understands genre ecosystems and audience dynamics.
- An excellent stakeholder manager; builds trust across editorial, partnerships, product, comms and more.
- A self-starter who takes ownership, brings clarity, and drives to delivery.
- Data-literate; comfortable with AI and analytics to inform decisions and report impact.
- A clear communicator, simplifies complexity for diverse partners.
- Strong intercultural awareness; coordinates across time zones and local market needs.
- Organized and strategic; converts broad goals into scalable processes and tools.
- Fluent in English, spoken and written; inclusive and equity-minded collaborator.
- Proficient with standard project management tooling and documentation.
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in London.
- We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week.
Learn about life at Spotify
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
Our global benefits
Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.
Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.
Global parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.
All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.
Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.