Program Manager, Technology & Partnerships

Broadcast Music, Inc.

3d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BMI is seeking a Program Manager, Technology & Partnerships to provide program management, coordination, and research support for its Generative AI initiatives, industry partnerships, and creator-focused programs. This role involves coordinating cross-functional activities, maintaining program plans and documentation, facilitating stakeholder communication, tracking risks and dependencies, and ensuring follow-up on actions and decisions. The Program Manager will support the development and implementation of enterprise and music industry AI policies, coordinate stakeholder input, research, working sessions, and documentation. Additionally, the role will support BMI’s participation in industry groups and standards initiatives related to artificial intelligence, music technology, copyright, licensing, metadata, and creator rights. The Program Manager will also develop and manage strategic initiatives for the Spark Creator Benefits Program, including partner research, evaluation, development, relationship management, cross-functional coordination, member communications, program reporting, and ongoing growth. This position requires strong organizational and analytical skills, sound judgment, executive-level communication capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities while translating complex information into clear, actionable materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, technology, strategy, research, or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in program management, project coordination, research, strategic initiatives, partnerships, technology, or a related field.
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and managing stakeholder communication, documentation, and follow-up activities.
Experience preparing presentations, reports, briefing materials, and executive-level communications.
Experience conducting research and translating findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
Strong program management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive presentations, briefing materials, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and build productive relationships across business, technology, legal, product, analytics, and external stakeholder groups.
Experience coordinating meetings, working groups, workshops, and stakeholder engagements, including documentation and follow-up activities.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate program documentation, action items, risks, decisions, and shared resources.
Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Interest in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, digital products, and music industry trends.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with external partners, industry organizations, or collaborative stakeholder groups preferred.
Experience with emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, analytics, digital products, or innovation programs preferred.
Music industry, creator economy, or digital content experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides program management and coordination support for Generative AI initiatives across Technology, Product, Legal, Operations, Licensing, and Data & Analytics teams.
Maintains program plans, schedules, action items, decision logs, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
Facilitates working groups, planning sessions, stakeholder meetings, and executive briefings, ensuring clear documentation and follow-up.
Supports enterprise and music industry AI policy initiatives through research, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Coordinates activities supporting AI-enabled products, analytics initiatives, pilots, and proofs of concept.
Develops presentations, executive summaries, status reports, and briefing materials for leadership and stakeholders.
Tracks industry developments, standards activities, and emerging trends relevant to BMI's AI initiatives and strategic priorities.
Provides organizational and coordination support for strategic initiatives led by the Executive Director, Program Management.
Coordinates meetings, workshops, working sessions, executive briefings, and stakeholder engagements.
Prepares agendas, presentations, briefing materials, talking points, notes, and follow-up communications.
Tracks commitments, decisions, action items, and key deliverables across multiple stakeholder groups.
Serves as a central point of coordination for assigned initiatives, facilitating communication and information sharing among internal and external stakeholders.
Maintains organized program documentation, stakeholder records, and shared knowledge resources.
Conducts research on emerging technologies, industry trends, creator tools, business models, and market developments relevant to BMI.
Analyzes and synthesizes information into executive briefings, presentations, research summaries, and actionable insights.
Develops internal knowledge-sharing materials that increase awareness of technology, AI, and music industry developments.
Researches, curates, and publishes BMI's industry intelligence newsletter covering music, media, technology, AI, copyright, gaming, and the creator economy.
Supports BMI's participation in industry organizations, standards groups, conferences, and collaborative initiatives focused on AI, music technology, copyright, licensing, and creator rights.
Coordinates relationships and information exchange with technology partners, industry associations, creators, and other external stakeholders.
Manages research, evaluation, and coordination of creator tools, services, and strategic partners supporting the Spark Creator Benefits Program.
Supports partnership development, implementation, relationship management, and ongoing program operations.
Coordinates cross-functional activities with Product, Technology, Legal, Corporate Communications, and other stakeholders.
Develops program communications, reporting, insights, and supporting materials to inform decision-making and program growth.
Maintains Spark program assets, partner information, documentation, and related content resources.
Identifies potential opportunities for program enhancements, new partnerships, and creator-focused initiatives.
Maintains and promotes teamwork within the department.
Regular in-office attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.