Director, Distribution Programs & Process Excellence

ASCAP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Generous time-off

12 holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

ASCAP is seeking a Director, Program Manager – Distribution to oversee the royalty distribution cycle, ensuring operational alignment, risk management and process optimization across teams. This office-based role reports to the SVP, Distribution Innovation and requires cross-functional leadership to drive improvements.

With 8+ years in program/project management and a strong analytics mindset, you will establish metrics, manage milestones and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• MBA/Advanced degree is desirable.
• 8+ years of experience in business, operational, or program/project management.
• Strong knowledge of process analysis/improvement and program management frameworks and methodologies.
• Track record of participation in corporate-wide process improvement/program management/change management efforts is preferred.
• Analytical, data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management: facilitate tools, processes, role descriptions and documentation for cross-departmental teams.
• Risk Management: identify, evaluate, prioritize and manage risks and issues.
• Communication: build relationships and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Process Optimization & Innovation: design frameworks, playbooks and toolkits; map workflows; coordinate milestones.
• Analytics & Reporting: extract insights, generate reports and establish KPIs to measure progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/Advanced degree desirable

Job description

ASCAP is seeking a Director, Program Manager – Distribution to oversee the royalty distribution cycle, ensuring operational alignment, risk management and process optimization across teams. This office-based role reports to the SVP, Distribution Innovation and requires cross-functional leadership to drive improvements.

With 8+ years in program/project management and a strong analytics mindset, you will establish metrics, manage milestones and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the