SoundCloud

Senior Manager - Fan Strategy & Operations

SoundCloud$130K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in consulting, growth, strategy, or similar analytical role with project leadership experience.
  • Strong grasp of financial models and analytics, with proven ability to generate actionable insights from data.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills to convey complex ideas to diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficient in managing ambiguous problems and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Highly organized and proactive with a builder's mindset, especially in dynamic environments that require structured solutions.
  • Deep understanding of digital music consumer trends, monetization tools, and competitive platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Support revenue forecasting and performance reviews for the Fan P&L.
  • Analyze churn, retention, and pricing to inform subscription and revenue strategies.
  • Develop a cohesive Fan strategy that integrates Subscription and Ads business objectives.
  • Monitor competitive landscape and analyze market trends to inform strategic direction.
  • Own cross-functional initiatives, ensuring complete execution from planning to measurement.
  • Manage key project plans and stakeholder engagement for strategic initiatives.
  • Facilitate business reviews and establish efficient operating rhythms to ensure accountability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources.
  • Robust 401k program with employer contributions.
  • Employee Equity Plan to share in the company's success.
  • Generous allowance for professional development initiatives.
  • Creativity and Wellness benefit for hobbies and health-related activities.
  • Flexible vacation policy allowing for up to 35 days of paid time off annually.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees, regardless of gender.
  • Complimentary snacks and meals provided at the office.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations to join the Fan Business. This role will be pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of the business through data & insights, and ensuring efficient execution of key initiatives in close partnership with cross-functional teams. This role will report to the General Manager of the Fan Business: part strategic advisor, part operator, and part project manager. You will directly influence both strategy and execution for P&Ls, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Data, Marketing, Legal, Licensing, and Finance, and work alongside senior leadership to drive company priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment to contribute to the growth and evolution of one of the most influential platforms in the music ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: • Support annual and semiannual planning, including revenue forecasts, KPIs, and business reviews across the Fan P&L • Conduct analyses on churn, retention, pricing, LTV/CAC, and user growth; translate findings into recommendations on SKU, subscriber, and revenue strategy • Help build a unified Fan strategy that addresses the interdependencies between the Subscriptions and Ads businesses (e.g. free-tier monetization, ad load vs. subscription conversion trade-offs) • Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and the competitive landscape to guide strategy • Partner with Finance, Legal, Licensing, and Data on forecasting, reporting, and business-case modeling • Own cross-functional initiatives end-to-end - scoping, planning, execution, measurement - with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and Finance • Drive priority workstreams independently (e.g. international market expansion and licensing, pricing tests, promotional strategy) • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and stakeholder alignment for strategic initiatives • Organize and run monthly and weekly business reviews (MBR, WMR), establish operating cadences and rituals, and ensure accountability by tracking progress, anticipating risks, and escalating blockers • Build scalable systems, processes, and reporting to help the business run more effectively • Create and maintain dashboards and frameworks for monitoring performance across Subs and Ads • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on metrics, reporting, and operating objectives • Act as a thought partner and sounding board to the GM on priorities and decisions • Prepare materials for executive leadership and board reviews Experience and Background: • 6+ years of experience in consulting, growth, strategy, or a similar analytical role with significant exposure to leading cross-functional initiatives • Proven experience in strategy work and driving projects that align multiple stakeholders to deliver results • Ability to manage ambiguous problems, work across data tools, and troubleshoot issues while collaborating effectively with stakeholders • Strong analytical skills; comfort with financial models, dashboards, and turning data into actionable insights • Excellent communication and storytelling skills; can synthesize complexity for executives and cross-functional teams • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive; thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a high ownership builder's mindset: eager to create structure and process where none exists • A deep understanding of the digital music Fan/consumer landscape (e.g., monetization tools, distribution models, creator economics, and competitive platforms) is highly preferred The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 annually. The final salary offered will be determined based on relative experience, skills, internal equity, and location. We also offer a generous total rewards program - read more about additional benefits and perks below! Benefits: • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources • Robust 401k program • Employee Equity Plan • Generous professional development allowance • Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! • Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually • 16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children • Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office

About SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a music streaming platform that allows users to upload, promote, and share audio. The platform was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. SoundCloud offers both free and paid subscription plans, with the paid plans offering additional features such as ad-free listening and offline playback. The company has faced financial difficulties in recent years, with reports of layoffs and a potential acquisition by Spotify. Despite these challenges, SoundCloud remains a popular platform for independent musicians and podcasters.
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