Associate Program Manager - Podcasts

We're looking for a Program Manager I to drive large-scale, cross-functional programs across Spotify’s Podcasts business. You'll work across engineering, product, design, content, legal, and marketing to keep complex initiatives moving — setting up execution frameworks, surfacing risks early, and making sure the right people have the right information at the right time. This is a high-visibility role for someone who brings operational rigor, strong relationships, and a bias for getting things done.

What You'll Do Help set up and run execution frameworks for large, cross-functional programs, including planning cadences, documentation, and communication rhythms Partner with engineering, product, design, and marketing to define roadmaps and map dependencies across teams Support day-to-day program operations, keeping workstreams aligned and moving forward Share clear updates on program progress, risks, and priorities with stakeholders and senior leaders Help drive alignment and decision-making across teams, even when priorities differ Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early, and work with teams to resolve them Contribute to planning cycles, goal-setting, and team-wide processes Support continuous improvement by capturing learnings and helping teams apply them Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where teams can do their best work Who You Are You have experience supporting or running cross-functional programs in a product or technology environment You are comfortable working with software development teams and collaborating with partners across functions like design, legal, or marketing You communicate clearly and can turn complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand messages You build strong relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders You stay organized and focused while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment You approach challenges with curiosity and a problem-solving mindset You use good judgment to decide when to escalate, when to collaborate, and when to take action You follow through on commitments and care about delivering high-quality work You are open to feedback and motivated to keep learning and growing Where You'll Be This role is based in New York City We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home