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 deliverablesMaintain visibility into what's on track, what's at risk, and what needs interventionProactively surface blockers and coordinate solutions across teamsEnsure 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 cyclesCoordinate between Audio Dev and Product/Engineering teams on shared workstreams and initiativesBring Audio Dev context into product decisions - surfacing the right data, needs, and trade-offs at the right timeTrack 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 trackingPrepare and coordinate materials for leadership presentations and cross-functional meetingsEnsure the right information reaches the right people at the right timeHelp 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 partnershipsFlag risks and variances to leadership with context and recommendationsPartner with Finance on reporting and routine financial processes

Operational Process Improvement

Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks across contracting, approvals, and trackingPartner with Content Operations to improve systems and reduce manual frictionServe 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 contextSupport 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 businessStrong program and project management skills, with experience managing complex, multi-team workstreamsComfortable owning meeting cadences, executive communications, and cross-functional coordinationExperience working with budgets and financial trackingHighly 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.