AVP, Strategic Programs - Broadcast Music, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for directing and overseeing BMI’s multi-year transformation and business critical initiatives through a Strategic Programs Office. Identifies and executes short and long-term critical change initiatives that materially improve business performance and generate outsized benefits to BMI’s affiliates. This role will collaborate with executives, matrix partners, and stakeholders to build, deliver, and execute the transformation. Maintains adherence to critical schedules, specifications, and budgets while taking on individual contribution, where necessary, to supplement team capabilities and deliver results. 

LOCATION
Nashville, TN office. BMI has transitioned back to working in the office on a regular hybrid schedule. At present, most team members are expected in the office three (3) days a week. Decisions regarding future transitions will take place in phases as BMI continues to closely monitor COVID-19 as employee safety is our priority.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

Strategic Programs Management

• Supports company growth initiatives through interaction with the executive leadership team and key departmental leaders.
• Identifies and analytically defends areas of strategic opportunity across business operations, while leveraging a strong “nose for value” to prioritize projects.
• Takes ownership of results while working with cross-functional teams and materially participating to deliver expected outcomes, and delivering on financial commitments to company
• Leads team of project/program managers to increase operational leverage across the company, manages multiple high-value programs simultaneously
• Translates strategic vision into actionable project plans; drives accountability for the success of projects within the teams.
• Provides management of strategy development with the executive leadership team.
• Manages a large portfolio of projects to ensure on budget, and on-schedule delivery.
• Leads and oversees a team of Strategic Program Managers, and/or Analysts. 
• Assures implemented business solutions meet the needs of the organization. 
• Develops and implements project plans, policies, and processes that align with company strategies and goals. 
• Defines and implements program management governance, procedures, measurement strategies, surveys, financial controls, and tools across the organization.  
• Coordinates activities across applicable departments, development teams and external vendors.
• Works closely with Business Development teams to execute new business plans, implement partnerships, and manage post-merger integrations, as necessary.
• Defines and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess effectiveness, and overall performance of strategic initiatives.
• Generates relevant analytics to measure performance of the strategic initiatives.
• Monitors project processes and operations for efficiencies, cost management, and process improvement opportunities.  
• Creates and manages budget to optimize resources in support of company goals and objectives.
• Communicates status and issues in a timely manner to management; regularly communicates to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Identifies and mitigates potential risks by implementing strategies to enhance resilience and responsiveness. Identify and help mitigate bottlenecks proactively.
• Ensures centralized readouts/tracking of large cross-functional initiatives.

Change Management

• Collaborates with key stakeholders across the organization to drive project awareness and engagement to support organizational growth and transformation.
• Partners with internal teams to plan, scope, and manages company initiatives and programs, and to prepare for the changes being made, as well as when and how their roles and functions will be impacted.
• Partners closely with Corporate Communications to develop effective communication strategies and forums/practices to ensure organization-wide alignment, clarity, and team member engagement around the transformation; assists with communication to internal and external stakeholders and team members.
• Partners with HR to create change management practices and developmental opportunities to effectively lead team members and management through transformation.

General Responsibilities

• Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Maintains and promotes teamwork within the department.
• Regular in-office attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training team members; planning, assigning, directing and ensuring reliability of work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Masters’ degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience and proven success managing complex transformation programs and initiatives company-wide and proven record of effectively working with the executive leadership teams.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Analytical thinking; tackles critical large-scale issues using critical thinking and reasoning. 
• Business impact; sets goals and contributes to company decisions. 
• Collaboration; reinforces relationships across teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; communicates effectively at all levels, both verbal and written.   
• Company knowledge; understands how the teams integrate and the strategic principles behind company goals.
• Functional knowledge; is recognized as an expert in their field; knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in company-wide transformation, resource allocation, engagement, and coordination of people and resources. 
• Influence; able to garner wide-spread support for Company projects, initiatives. 
• Managing change; acts as a leading change agent in effectuating company transformation.  
• Problem solving; arrives at decisions using analytical thinking. 
• Strategic responsibility; drives, influences and supports Company strategy. 
• Exceptional presentation skills with ability to facilitate, listen, write and speak effectively.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with a high degree of detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in company-wide change management initiatives.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision. 
• Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches team members to meet high performance standards. 
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to move fast, driving business value and results, confidently motivating, mobilizing and coaching team members to meet high performance standards. 
• Ability to create and effectively manage a budget.
• Innovative thinker with demonstrated ability to generate workable solutions and resolve issues.  
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.
• Culturally sensitive with the ability to build effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in project planning and life cycle development.
• Strong understanding and management of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
• Ability to act independently to drive day to day, leading others through obstacles and aligning plans for resolution.

SALARY RANGE
The specific base salary offered to a successful applicant will be based on individual qualifications, skills, experience, and education. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. The position may also be eligible for one or more performance-based bonuses. In addition to cash compensation, BMI offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees, as described below.

What We Give to You:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation and paid sick/personal time
• 12 paid calendar holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Summer hours that offer more time for fun in the sun
• Company paid life insurance
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance for qualified team members
• Commuter benefits (New York)
• Amazing and engaging culture
• Employee Resource Groups

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran’s or marital status, disability, or any other cultural factor.

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