Director - Global Sync Platforms

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Director - Global Sync Platforms

London

Your Mission

We're seeking a Director - Global Sync Platforms to work across all technology offerings for customers and clients across both Production Music and commercial Sync Digital Business. This position is responsible for supporting the VP Global Sync Platforms in delivery of all digital roadmap items to ensure seamless and market leading systems and infrastructure for the B2B Sales & Marketing and Global Licensing teams and their clients. This position takes ownership of various projects in a Project Manager capacity and provides daily support and advice for global colleagues with the day to day running of the digital platforms. 

What You'll Be Doing

Product ownership of search:

• Work with search partners to create the most direct route to simplified but perfect search results.
• Confident instruction of algorithms, weightings and visibility for each track.
• Ensure successful integration of AI features and 3rd party search tool integrations.
• Co-ordinate integration of search roadmap with suppliers and developers for smooth delivery.

Project management:

• Support the VP Global Sync Platforms in all aspects of end-to-end project work across various features including and not restricted to;

Search & Edit Implementations

• AI Integrations, Cue Sheet/Licensing tools, Ecommerce, Digital Asset Management, Edit Software Extensions, UX/UI

Product management:

• Day to day product development co-ordination.
• Work with external vendor colleagues to give direction including requirement gathering, prioritization and UAT.
• Work to roadmap deadlines in agile framework. Work closely with development partners, managing relationships and communications.
• Communication & Documentation as needed across all channels within digital Sync and PM landscape.

Support

• Working with IT support and tracking of open and closed issues.
• Client facing website support for local teams.
• Supporting applications across the board, Content Media Partners. AI Tools, CRM, CMS, EMarketing etc.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex AI/ML projects from concept through to production, including defining project scope, managing timelines, and measuring impact.
• Familiarity with the challenges and best practices in operationalizing AI models (MLOps), including data quality, model drift, scalability, and ethical AI considerations.
• Ability to critically assess the feasibility and potential ROI of proposed AI initiatives and to engage in substantive technical discussions with AI specialists and vendors.
• Deep understanding of B2B digital ecosystems, with experience delivering scalable platforms for enterprise users, preferably in media, entertainment, or music licensing sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable business solutions across cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with metadata frameworks, content management systems (CMS), and digital asset management (DAM) tools in a global context.
• Proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Familiarity with user research and UX/UI principles to ensure product design aligns with customer expectations and behavior.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation for digital tools and technology platforms.
• Adept at synthesizing product usage data and platform analytics to inform ongoing optimization and roadmap planning.
• Proven ability to lead without authority and influence diverse teams toward common strategic objectives.
• Passionate about innovation in music technology and emerging trends in sync licensing, e-commerce, and generative AI.

Now What's In It For You

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• All parents, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, will receive 6 months of fully paid parental leave.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Give As You Earn Scheme .
• A fun and sociable office environment.

Ready to shape the future of music?

Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences.

With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Blondie, and more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House.

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note – there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates. If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at career.uk@bmg.com.

 Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited | Job ID: 281489