Manager, Release Management

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In 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 key member of the Supply Chain Operations team, reporting to the Director, Global Release Management, this role manages release plans by translating internal guidelines into actionable project steps. This position is responsible for managing project schedules, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and resolving issues to secure on-time and accurate delivery of titles and formats.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Handle high-volume release plans for multiple titles and formats, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Manage project schedules and milestones by aligning stakeholders and proactively resolving production issues.
• Communicate and escalate high-risk potential order problems to management.
• Serve as the key point of contact for labels, suppliers, customer service, finance, logistics and other internal teams.
• Participate in release management meetings with labels, suppliers, customer service, and international teams.
• Enter bill of materials and orders, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with pricing standards.
• Provide visibility through reporting of releases for labels, management, and internal purposes.
• Maintain and regularly update internal databases and tracking systems.

Bring your VIBE

• Proven ability to manage time, coordinate projects, and meet manufacturing deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow through and the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Process-driven approach with flexibility, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator and team player who builds strong working relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Experience with SAP/S4 is a plus.
• Background in manufacturing, purchasing or supply chain operations is beneficial but not required.

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• 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.
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Salary Range:

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.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.