Senior Project Manager, PIC
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Job Summary
We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music everything we do we are committed to artistry innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music music publishing merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters and we produce distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How We LEAD:
As a Senior Project Manager PIC (People Inclusion & Culture) within the Strategy Insights & Planning (SIP) Team you will operate at the intersection of people analytics program leadership and strategic execution. You will own and drive complex cross-functional PIC initiatives translating data into business insights while ensuring disciplined project execution across multiple global workstreams.
You will serve as a trusted partner to senior HR and business leaders enabling data-driven decisions that shape workforce strategy talent outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
How Youll CREATE:
Program & Project Leadership
Lead end-to-end execution of complex global PIC programs managing scope timelines dependencies and risk across multiple workstreams.
Establish program governance including milestones reporting cadences and executive updates.
Drive alignment across cross-functional teams (HR Legal Finance Technology Sustainability and many other internal functions) ensuring coordinated delivery and prioritization.
Identify risks issues and dependencies proactively escalating to senior stakeholders as needed.
Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in project management and analytics delivery.
People Data Analytics & Strategic Insights
Lead the design and delivery of enterprise people analytics including headcount workforce planning DEI engagement and turnover insights.
Develop executive dashboards KPIs and reporting frameworks to track progress against strategic workforce objectives.
Translate complex data sets into clear actionable insights and narrative storytelling for senior leadership and PICLT audiences.
Establish and enforce data governance standards ensuring consistency integrity and alignment across HRIS Finance and Sustainability reporting.
Drive ESG DEI and regulatory reporting partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate audit-ready outputs.
Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a strategic advisor to PIC leadership providing clear insights recommendations and decision support.
Develop executive-ready presentations board materials and narrative summaries on workforce trends and program outcomes.
Drive stakeholder engagement ensuring transparency on progress risks and outcomes.
Facilitate leadership meetings decision forums and governance reviews ensuring follow-through and accountability.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Optimize reporting processes tools and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.
Leverage automation data visualization tools and AI-enabled insights where applicable.
Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the PIC organization.
Strategic analytical thinker with the ability to connect data insights to business outcomes.
Strong program leader with demonstrated experience managing complex global initiatives.
Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong judgment and ownership.
Collaborative and adaptable able to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive people data.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Data Science Business Human Resources or related field; advanced degree preferred.
710 years of experience in people analytics HR strategy consulting or program management roles.
Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in tools such as Excel Power BI Tableau or similar.
Proven track record of leading large-scale cross-functional programs or PMO initiatives.
Strong communication and storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences.
Experience in ESG DEI reporting or global HR transformation initiatives is highly preferred.
Perks Playlist:
Join an entrepreneurial global organization where authenticity boldness creativity connection drive and insight arent just valuestheyre how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes spa treatments meal services travel and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary Range:
$105450 - $150000The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company. We own and operate a broad array of businesses in more than 60 countries.