Head of Markets Strategy & Operations, Japan

The Markets team is responsible for managing Spotify’s regions and their performance across all business-relevant metrics. Our team consists of regional Managing Directors and Market Strategy & Operation Managers (MSO). We are looking for a strategic, analytically-driven and open-minded character to support our efforts in Japan.

As Head of Market Strategy and Operations, you will be responsible for strategic direction based on business analysis and insights; business planning; regional operating processes; and managing cross-functional projects by building strong relationships across the company. In this position, you will work closely with global stakeholder, local functional leadership and report to the Managing Director, Japan

What You'll Do Problem Solving and Strategic Projects:

• Pairing with the MD as a thought partner to chart regional strategy and initiatives
• Evaluating and executing strategic market opportunities - identifying and recommending “bets” for growth and differentiation with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Identifying and solving operational problems on a tactical level with practical and creative approaches
• Stepping in and executing alongside or in place of functions when needed

Business Planning:

• Working with the Managing Director, Japan and functional leads to formulate local strategy in line with Spotify’s overall global strategy
• Owning and adapting the regional planning process and framework
• Ensuring that the plan takes into account all necessary local and global functions and addresses both local challenges and global priorities

Business Reviews and Reporting:

• Tracking the performance of key market metrics
• Owning the process, framework, and output of market analysis and business reviews, tracking of regional budgets and initiatives as part of the business plan
• Monitoring and gathering insight on competitor activities

Operating Processes:

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