(Sr.) Manager, Strategy & Growth

Warner Chappell Music Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, seeks a Manager/Sr. Manager, Strategy & Growth to shape and execute global strategy and drive high-priority initiatives with senior leadership.

You will bridge business needs with technology, lead cross-functional programs, and help scale operations as WCM modernizes. LA-based role with executive-level impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or related field.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect strategy to execution.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams to enable tool adoption.
• Shape and drive agile change management initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership on large-scale strategic initiatives across regions and functions.
• Oversee prioritization and execution of programs across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Strategy

Operations

Consulting

Cross-functional

Executive communication

Tools

Gemini

Claude

ChatGPT

Excel

Google Slides

Job description

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM) - the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG) - we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters. Job Title: Manager/Sr. Manager, Strategy & Growth

A little bit about our team: The Warner Chappell Global Strategy & Growth team is a team focused on delivering and implementing business objectives. Working closely with our global leaders, we are responsible for driving and embedding our global business strategy.

Your role: As Manager/Sr. Manager, Strategy & Growth, you will play a central role in shaping and executing WCM’s global strategy, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive high-priority initiatives, enable business transformation, and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Here you’ll get to:

• Growth Enablement & Business Transformation: Serve as a key bridge between business stakeholders and our technology and automation teams, helping ensure that new tools, systems, and processes are designed to meet business needs and successfully adopted across the organization.
• Shape and drive agile change management initiatives
• Improve awareness and adoption of tools and resources globally; equip teams with the knowledge and capabilities needed to work more effectively as WCM continues to modernize
• Collaborate with leadership on large-scale, cross-functional strategic initiatives (e.g., global platform rollouts, partnership strategies, and new business opportunities)
• Oversee prioritization and execution of strategic programs across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve workflows, and enhance operational efficiency across the business
• Liaise with WMG tech as well as our Data Analytics & Automation team

Strategy & Execution: Partner closely with the SVP, Strategy & Growth to support strategic initiatives for the CEO and broader executive leadership team. This includes Driving execution and tracking progress against WCM’s growth plan, Developing Board of Directors presentation materials and resources, Evaluating new business opportunities through research and quantitative analysis, Leading cross-functional projects that advance the company's strategic priorities, Act as a connective tissue across regions and functions, ensuring alignment and information flow, Ensure consistency, clarity, and strategic alignment across all executive communication.

About you: 3-5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or a related field (music industry experience preferred, not required) Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to execution Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders Exceptional communication skills, including experience developing executive-level presentations and materials Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity across teams Tech- and data-savvy, with an interest in how systems and tools can scale impact Proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate business needs. Experience using AI tools (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT) and Google Suite Expertise in excel and data manipulation Located in LA

We’d love it if you also had: Ability to design high-quality decks and visual materials using presentation platforms, such as Canva or Google Slides. A proactive approach to integrating Generative AI (e.g., Gemini) into everyday work to support and streamline daily tasks and overall productivity.

About us: At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands. Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

About us: At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands. Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-Onsite Salary Range: $80k - $120k Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States as of your first day of employment with WMG. Valid proof of work authorization will be required upon hire in accordance with federal law. Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA. Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.