Modern Workplace Technology Transformation Lead

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced person to lead the development, integration and adoption of AI and cloud solutions within our Global Technology Team in New York. This role is ideal for a versatile technical leader with at least 5 years of experience in cloud solutions development, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end delivery of technical projects centered on Office 365, Azure, and AI technologies-including Copilot, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving measurable business value.  You will be responsible for developing solutions, managing cross-functional teams, serving as the primary liaison between technical and business stakeholders, and championing the adoption of innovative technology solutions through training, support, and feedback.  The role requires a strong blend of technical and development expertise, project management, and communication skills, with a focus on delivering high-impact solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and foster innovation.

• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, facilitating clear and effective communication between technical teams and business units.
• Technology Evangelism: Demonstrate strong enthusiasm for new technology and the ability to evangelize it to business users at all levels, promoting usage and understanding.
• Adoption: Champion best practices for AI adoption, including user training, feedback collection, and ROI evaluation, to maximize impact and value
• Team Management: Oversee and mentor a small team of technical professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement technical solutions that leverage Office 365, Azure, and Copilot to enhance organizational efficiency and innovation
• Technical Oversight: Provide guidance and support on technical aspects of projects, particularly those involving Office 365, Azure and AI solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement technical strategies that align with business goals and drive innovation within the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Project Delivery: Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget.
• Versatile Leader and Independent Contributor: Demonstrates strong leadership skills while effectively managing projects and teams, and excels as an individual contributor to drive key initiatives forward
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Office 365 Expertise: Strong knowledge of Office 365 solutions, including experience with Azure and AI technologies such as Copilot.
• Technical Skills: A balance of strong technical skills and project management, team management, and communication are desired.
• Training: Experience in user adoption strategies, including training, support, and feedback mechanisms for new technology rollouts
• Experience: 5+ years of experience developing and managing cloud solutions, with a focus on project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Location: Must be able to work on-site in New York.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing technical teams.
• Innovation: Experience with implementing innovative technical solutions that drive business success.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technology Enthusiasm: Passion for new technology and the ability to advocate for its use within the organization. 

Technical Skills (Preferred, but not all are required)

• AI and Machine Learning: Proficiency in integrating and managing AI technologies, especially Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI services, to drive business value and adoption.
• Integration and Interoperability: Skills in integrating Office 365 and Azure with other enterprise systems and ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Project Management: Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring of Office 365 and Azure deployments.
• Data Analytics: Ability to leverage data analytics tools within Microsoft 365 and Azure to generate insights and drive decision-making.
• User Training and Adoption: Experience in developing and delivering training programs to ensure successful user adoption of new technologies.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day  
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best 
• 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 
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.  
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next  
• 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.