SUMMARY: As the Product Owner of key administration, customer service and distribution business solutions, the individual will be responsible for ensuring that technology solutions and products align with the organizational vision and marketplace needs. The role will collaborate with organizational leaders and/or external parties to continually assess current business needs, new or evolving business opportunities as well as other pertinent information to ensure that all related products are mature and align with the organization’s strategic objectives.

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: representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Works with functional leadership team to ensure that the vision for each product (technology solution) is clearly stated or updated.
• Collaborates with team members across Distribution & Administration Services to understand and anticipate their needs and translates them into product features and capabilities.
• Facilitates sessions with business leaders to ensure that dependencies and integration points are highlighted and communicated.
• Maintains and updates high-level documentation of the business architecture that is foundational in building or evolving technology solutions.
• Maintains or contributes to the product roadmap that captures necessary product features, prioritization of the features and timeline for delivery.
• Provides advocacy, guidance and/or decisions to both internal and external technology partners.
• Develops the business case for new products, features, or customization work for existing solutions to ensure that the cost of development can be justified.
• Provides thought leadership and decision-making for configuration and development efforts for off-the-shelf software packages that align with stated business objectives.
• Collaborates and coordinates activities with members of the Data Analyst, Training, Process Re-engineering, and other relevant support areas during different phases of the product development lifecycle. This includes data migration, feature user story creation, enhancements, user acceptance testing and training.
• Monitors and evaluates product progress at each stage of the process.
• Liaises with the Information Technology team and end-users to deliver updates.
• Monitors industry trends and conducts market research to identify relevant opportunities for product enhancement.
• Works with impacted areas to ensure teams are prepared through proper communication, training, and change management activities for product deployment.
• 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field. MBA preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in the music industry with specific experience in copyright, royalties, and customer service; working knowledge of practices of both North American societies as well as foreign CMO’s and PRO’s; and proven track record of product management with experience implementing technology and process improvement.

Skills and Abilities: representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Exemplary planning and organizational skills, with a high degree of detail.
• Excellent analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Forward thinking leader with ability to innovate and envision product evolution.
• Ability to negotiate different points of view to reach an agreed upon conclusion.
• Exceptional presentation skills with ability to facilitate, listen, write, and speak effectively.
• Ability to move fast, driving business value and results, confidently motivating, and mobilizing cross-functional teams to meet high performance standards.
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve issues.
• Flexible, adaptable professional who can manage multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.

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.