Technical Program Director (Hiring Immediately)

Technical Program Director Songtradr - Remote EU/UK VACANCY: FULL-TIME Company Profile Songtradr is the world’s largest B2B music technology company, offering end-to-end music licensing, rights management, and direct-to-fan solutions. Through strategic acquisitions like MassiveMusic and Bandcamp, Songtradr empowers music creators and enables brands to connect with audiences through the power of music. Learn more at songtradr.com . Job Description The Technical Program Director is responsible for leading and delivering large-scale, complex technical programs and projects that align with Songtradr’s business objectives. The role combines strategy, engineering and execution, from concept through delivery, while ensuring alignment across teams, budget, timelines and stakeholders. In this role, you will establish the initial framework for Program Management at Songtradr, moving us from ad-hoc coordination to predictable delivery, provide program and project governance and project management, drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment, visibility and scalability across critical projects. You will proactively identify and resolve risks, dependencies and blockers to enable consistent execution of initiatives spanning multiple teams, systems and business units. Main Job Duties Program & Project Management Orchestrate the end-to-end delivery of mission-critical technical programs, lead the delivery of complex, multi-workstream programs and projects across engineering, product, operations and other business teams Establish program structure, governance, milestones, dependencies and timeline Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and on budget Collaborate effectively with leadership to prioritize, manage resources effectively and inform on status, risk and opportunities Define and track program KPIs and delivery metrics Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the central point of coordination across engineering, product and other company functions Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering Leads to review and validate solution designs, ensuring long-term scalability and alignment with platform strategy Drive alignment and decision-making across high-performing teams with competing priorities Communicate program status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to leadership and other stakeholders Risk, Dependency & Change Management Identify and proactively manage risks, issues and cross-program dependencies Drive resolution of blockers and escalate when needed Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption of delivered solutions Governance & Continuous Improvement Implement best practices for program/project management, reporting and cross-functional execution Continuously improve processes, tooling and delivery maturity across the company Desired Skills & Experience Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience PMP, PgMP, SAFe or similar certifications a plus 10+ years of experience in program management, project management or related technical leadership roles Proven experience leading large-scale, complex technical programs in a cross-functional environment Strong technical acumen, ideally with experience in engineering or IT Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, systems architecture and technical delivery Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery models Self-starter with a track record of independently driving initiatives to completion Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities in a dynamic business environment Our Three Core Values Lead with Music It’s our compass and our passion. We champion creativity by putting artists, brands and fans first, balancing artistic integrity with bold commercial ambition. Perform as One Band United by purpose and trust. We aim high, knowing that collaboration, community, and doing it for the right reasons drives success for everyone. Own Your Voice We listen deeply and speak honestly. We value time, welcome diverse perspectives, and keep the rhythm of open, transparent communication alive. Employment Full time. What do you get in return? Inspiration, knowledge, career development, on top of our financial package. You’ll also be working with an international bunch of remarkable musically-infused individuals. On this note, please know that Songtradr is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, diversity of thought, disability, age, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. And if you need any specific adjustments to be made throughout our recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. If after reading this you know this is the perfect role for you, please apply via THIS LINK and make sure you include your resume and a brief summary of the professional achievement you are most proud of to date. We look forward to hearing from you!