VP, People & Organization Development

The music industry is evolving, fast. To continue building upon our success and realize our ambition to be the industry’s most artist-friendly recorded music company, Sony Music Group (SMG) is looking for a passionate, future-focused VP, People & Organization Development based in New York.

People and their growth are central to our business strategy. We’re therefore looking for a strategic leader to help create innovative learning solutions that maximize the growth, performance and potential of our people so they thrive and succeed in an industry like no other. Enjoy the freedom to bring ideas to life which engage and inspire. And help us build a performance culture that re-imagines the future of SMG in how we continuously learn and develop.

As a member of our Global L&D Team and reporting into the SVP, People & Organization Development (Global), this role will not only lead a talented group of individuals in the US Learning & Development team but also help develop and co-lead our Global Learning Strategy. Including global programs and initiatives (in-person, virtual and digital) to further our leadership and management development while providing learning opportunities across all our business units for a best-in-class employee experience across the whole employee journey. And to do this collaboratively by partnering with all parts of our progressive, diverse PX Team and the business at large to co-design brand new solutions in response to current needs and future opportunities.

We are therefore looking for an innovative, solution-driven, tech forward and creative leader. And someone who is just as comfortable facilitating learning events (both in-person and virtual) and designing elearning as they are with strategic, visionary thinking. Our Learning & Development function is not simply an ‘order-taker’ but a strategic partner that actively seeks out opportunities to add value across all levels: individual, team and organization.

• Someone with in-depth knowledge of leading strategic learning & development best practices (including blended learning, tech-forward learning, instructional design, talent management, organization design, and performance management) typically gained through 10+ years of experience in a strategic learning role and preferably in a creative industry
• A self-motivated, passionate, innovative and influential thought leader, driven by a positive energy and intellectual curiosity coupled with a strong business and commercial acumen and with a keen interest in the music industry
• Someone who wants to truly own their role, bringing well thought-out & clear points of view and opinions combined with a desire to do great work that enables all our people to continuously learn, develop and thrive
• In touch with the latest learning insights and thinking, always wanting to know more and able to make connections with the latest key trends and developments in the music industry to ensure Sony Music is always at the forefront of driving innovative, creative-centered solutions
• Agile and comfortable switching between ‘big picture’ strategic thinking and getting involved with execution activities when required. Always with an eye for detail to deliver work of the highest quality that combines great substance with creative style
• Experienced in leading, managing and developing a high performing team in a highly collaborative, diverse, team-based environment using a consultative approach to instill trust and credibility with senior leaders and business partners
• Highly skilled in designing and building innovative, progressive learning and development programs (including blended learning to make the best use of different formats and mediums).
• A strong knowledge of the latest learning and development technologies. And with a real desire to explore and align data and metrics with action plans to impact business growth and commercial success.
• Comfortable working with senior leadership teams and able to embrace cross-cultural awareness to navigate, influence and communicate at all levels with strong influencing and facilitation skills to get to the best outcomes.
• Experienced in coaching leaders toward inclusion, high performance and organizational effectiveness.
• The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $200k to $228k. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The 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.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.