Manager, Programming and Licensing, CPS&O, EMEA

Netflix; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix in Amsterdam seeks a Manager to lead the Content Programming Strategy & Operations (CPS&O) team for the EMEA region. You will guide programming priorities, licensing strategies, and investment decisions to shape the regional content slate and inform senior leadership.

In this role, you will coordinate with Content, Finance & Strategy, Marketing, Product, and Insights teams, translating diverse inputs into a coherent pan-EMEA view and driving cross-functional alignment in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a media, entertainment, or streaming company in a strategy, operations, or analytical role.
• Deep knowledge of the TV and film content landscape, including licensing/windowing strategies or programming operations.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex projects and present findings to senior executives clearly.
• Strong financial modeling skills and experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional alignment in a fast-changing, matrixed organization.
• Excellent proficiency with MS Excel/PowerPoint and/or Google Sheets/Slides; familiarity with data tools such as Tableau or Airtable is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought partner to EMEA content leadership on programming priorities and investment decisions.
• Spearhead special projects and present strategic recommendations on programming and licensing challenges to Netflix leadership.
• Consolidate perspectives from local CPS&O leads across EMEA into a pan-EMEA view to inform decisions.
• Build frameworks to guide portfolio decisions across licensed titles and territory prioritization.
• Set and drive the agenda for coordinating EMEA licensing efforts and align with global teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Content, Finance & Strategy, Marketing, Product, and Insights.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Industry trend analysis

Entertainment industry knowledge

MS Excel/PowerPoint

Tableau/Airtable

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Airtable

Google Sheets

Job description

Netflix's Content Programming Strategy & Operations (CPS&O) team is looking for a Manager to join its EMEA team based in Amsterdam. CPS&O develops strategic insights to further the company's global entertainment efforts. Senior management depends heavily on the CPS&O team to accurately measure business performance and lead the strategic analysis used to inform important content decisions. This role will lead pan-EMEA programming and licensing strategy efforts, developing a holistic view of the EMEA content slate and serving as a key strategic advisor to senior content leadership.

Responsibilities

A sample of work could include:

• Acting as a thought partner to EMEA content leadership on programming priorities and investment decisions, pitching and developing ideas that shape how Netflix approaches programming across the region
• Spearheading special projects and presenting strategic recommendations on key programming and licensing challenges to senior Netflix leadership
• Consolidating perspectives from local CPS&O leads across EMEA, translating input into a coherent pan-EMEA view that helps inform key decisions
• Building frameworks to guide portfolio decisions across licensed titles, including territory prioritization, opportunity sizing, and programming analyses
• Setting and driving the agenda for coordinating EMEA licensing efforts, aligning stakeholders on priorities, synthesizing regional context, and strengthening alignment with global licensing teams
• Partnering with a broad set of cross-functional partners, including Content, Finance & Strategy, Marketing, Product, Consumer Insights, and global CPS&O, cascading updates, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment on EMEA content priorities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a media, entertainment, or streaming company, management consulting firm, investment bank, or similarly demanding environment in a strategy, operations, or analytical role
• Deep knowledge of the TV and film content landscape, with familiarity in content licensing, windowing strategies, or programming operations
• Proven ability to independently lead complex projects and present findings and recommendations to senior executives in a clear and compelling way
• Strong financial modeling skills and extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional alignment and work effectively in a fast-changing, matrixed organization
• Able to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity; tracks industry trends, synthesizes competitive intelligence, and contributes informed perspectives to strategic discussions
• Passion for entertainment and an avid consumer of content
• Excellent proficiency with MS Excel / PowerPoint and/or Google Sheets / Slides; familiarity with data tools such as Tableau, Airtable, or similar is a plus