Music Partnerships Manager/Mumbai/ Gurgaon

Job Title: Music Partnerships Manager / Strategic Partner Manager – Music Content & Business Development

Location: Gurgaon

Candidates currently based in Mumbai can also apply, provided they are flexible and willing to relocate to Gurgaon.

Estimated Start Date: September 2026

Experience: 7-9Years

Notice Period: Immediate Joiner

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with key music labels, publishers, and entertainment partners.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders.
• Lead music and label partnerships and develop initiatives to drive product adoption and engagement.
• Identify and execute strategic growth opportunities with music partners.
• Optimize the overall health and performance of commercial music and publisher partnerships.
• Work closely with Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, product, media partnerships, and other cross-functional teams to develop a comprehensive music strategy.
• Analyze partner performance data to identify trends, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Prepare data and budget reports highlighting key insights and business trends.
• Manage regular data tracking, reporting, and partner performance processes.
• Support contracts, payments, purchase orders, invoices, and other partnership-related administrative activities.
• Maximize communication, education, data management, reporting, payment, and partnership growth activities.
• Develop and execute programs with music labels and publishers around key product and business launches.
• Collaborate with partners to develop and execute campaigns based on contractual requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational issues affecting partners.
• Act as an internal advocate for partners and promote best practices across teams.
• Provide deep insights into the Indian music ecosystem and partner landscape to senior leadership.
• Navigate complex cross-functional environments and build strong internal relationships.
• Influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively to achieve business objectives.
• Work in a fast-paced, highly iterative, and entrepreneurial environment.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the music, entertainment, digital media, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of the Indian music ecosystem and industry dynamics.
• Extensive knowledge of digital business models and technology.
• Proven experience in strategic partnership management and relationship management.
• Experience managing and growing strategic partners through direct relationships.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to derive actionable business insights.
• Ability to prepare and interpret data, budget, and performance reports.
• Strong understanding of commercial partnerships, contracts, payments, POs, and invoices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in large, cross-functional organizations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent, and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to quickly learn and develop expertise in new areas.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Key Skills

Music Industry | Entertainment Industry | Music Labels | Music Publishers | Strategic Partnerships | Partner Management | Business Development | Digital Business Models | Data Analysis | Stakeholder Management | Commercial Partnerships | Contract Management | Campaign Management | Cross-functional Collaboration | Reporting & Analytics

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at [HIDDEN TEXT] for further details.