Head of Strategic Programs - Government Affairs

Spotify•Washington D.C., WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Strategic Programs, Government Affairs is a senior leader responsible for designing strategies and executing partnerships, events, and programs to enhance Spotify's profile with key public policy individuals and organizations. This new role offers the opportunity to design an impactful program and scale it globally. The leader will translate Spotify’s policy priorities into coordinated, high-impact engagements, convening cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and execute strategic initiatives. This central program leader will integrate strategy, political acumen, content, and creative execution for consistent, high-quality storytelling and engagement. The role reports to the Global Head of Government Affairs and is based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

10+ years leading large-scale programs, events, or strategic initiatives, ideally in public affairs, government relations, creative industries, or adjacent fields.
Track record of managing complex, multi-workstream programs end-to-end, from strategy through execution, across multiple markets or regions.
Deep understanding of the political and cultural landscape in the US, UK and EU.
A creative leader and thought partner, bringing ideas that align with Spotify's objectives and business profile.
Proven ability to develop and execute complex engagement strategies, including both small and large events, in a fast-paced environment.
Possess network of relationships with and ability to identify new organizations, industry groups, and influential political and cultural stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings and public-facing materials.
Demonstrated ability to influence from within and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
Experience managing high-profile or sensitive issues with strong judgment and discretion.
Skilled at balancing business objectives, reputational considerations, and advocacy priorities.
Knowledge of political compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of engagement programs aligned with company priorities and advocacy objectives.
Identify, design, and execute initiatives and events that creatively tell Spotify’s story, expand its profile, and deepen engagement with policymakers and policy-adjacent audiences in key markets.
Set the strategy while also rolling up their sleeves to deliver high-quality execution of key moments.
Partner closely with Spotify’s broader events teams on larger initiatives, while independently owning smaller events and experiences from concept through execution.
Build and leverage key external relationships to strengthen Spotify’s presence in key markets and engagement with a range of stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional working groups with Government Affairs, Communications, Social Impact, Marketing and others to expand networks, advance advocacy goals, and build goodwill with key audiences.
Create frameworks and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of these initiatives.