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# Sounds Business Operations Manager at Splice

- **Company:** Splice
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/splice/jobs/8795507002

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE:

Splice is a creative platform for people who make music. Serious producers choose Splice Sounds to bring their ideas to life. A subscription to Splice inspires and accelerates creative success for digital music creators with an industry-leading catalog of sounds and samples and an expanding AI stack. With a rent-to-own marketplace of DAWs and plugins, the Splice experience seamlessly integrates into any music production workflow, regardless of DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Via Splice, an unparalleled team of sound designers and sample creators are fueling the success of a growing global community of chart-topping producers, students, and DIY creators.

## HOW WE WORK:

At Splice, DISCO is a rallying cry for collaboration, accountability, and unity within our organization; Direct, Inclusive, Splice Together, Creator Centric, and Optimistic. Our shared success depends on our ability to support one another, work well together, and communicate directly. By embracing flexibility and a unified approach, we can navigate anything that’s thrown at us.

Splice embraces a culture of remote work. You’ll see your colleagues showing up from across the US and the UK. In order to keep us working well as a team, we have regular communication, including Town Halls, departmental all-hands and get-togethers.

When you join Splice, you join a network of colleagues, peers, and collaborators. Are you ready?

JOB TITLE: Sounds Business Operations Manager

LOCATION: US remote

THE ROLE: Splice is looking for a Sounds Business Operations Manager to own the program management and operational work that keeps our Sounds business running smoothly. This role sits between our category teams and senior leadership, focused on workstream management, team coordination, budget tracking, operational process improvement, and cross-functional partnership with Product & Engineering.

This is not a production or creative role. It's a program management and operations role for someone who thrives on bringing structure to complexity, keeping work moving, and making sure teams are set up to do their best work.

Core Responsibilities

Program Management & Workstream Coordination

Own senior program management across Audio Dev, tracking: workstreams, milestones, and deliverablesMaintain visibility into what's on track, what's at risk, and what needs interventionProactively surface blockers and coordinate solutions across teamsEnsure cross-functional dependencies are identified and managed before they become problems

Cross-Functional Partnership with Product & Engineering

Represent Audio Dev's needs and priorities in product roadmap discussions and planning cyclesCoordinate between Audio Dev and Product/Engineering teams on shared workstreams and initiativesBring Audio Dev context into product decisions — surfacing the right data, needs, and trade-offs at the right timeTrack product initiatives that affect Sounds and flag dependencies or risks proactively

## Team Rhythm & Communications

Own the operational cadence of the Audio Dev team, meeting schedules, agendas, follow-ups, and action item trackingPrepare and coordinate materials for leadership presentations and cross-functional meetingsEnsure the right information reaches the right people at the right timeHelp category leads show up to key meetings prepared and aligned

Budget Tracking & Financial Coordination

Manage and report on the audio development budget (~$120k/month)Track spend across in-house production, third-party labels, and artist partnershipsFlag risks and variances to leadership with context and recommendationsPartner with Finance on reporting and routine financial processes

Operational Process Improvement

Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks across contracting, approvals, and trackingPartner with Content Operations to improve systems and reduce manual frictionServe as a first-line escalation point for cross-functional issues, routing them appropriately

Portfolio Reporting & Insights

Aggregate data on catalog performance, spend, and content health for leadershipIdentify trends or issues that need attention and bring them forward with contextSupport category leads with operational data to inform their decisions

Ideal Background

3–6 years in program management, content operations, or business operations, ideally in a music, media, or subscription businessStrong program and project management skills, with experience managing complex, multi-team workstreamsComfortable owning meeting cadences, executive communications, and cross-functional coordinationExperience working with budgets and financial trackingHighly organized, proactive, and able to work through ambiguity without waiting to be told what to do

What Success Looks Like

Audio Dev workstreams are visible, on track, and unblockedLeadership meetings are well-prepared, focused, and productiveBudget is tracked and reported accurately every monthCategory leads spend less time on coordination and more time on their core workEscalations are routed and resolved without reaching senior leadership unnecessarily

## NICE TO HAVES:

- Familiarity with Airtable, Notion, Linear, or similar workflow and productivity tools
- Experience working in music tech or creator-focused technology
- A track record of building automations and scalable workflows to streamline team operations
- Experience architecting processes and systems in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments

Splice Benefits

- Compensation & Equity: Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.
- Time Off: Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
- Parental Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents.
- Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide.
- Professional Growth: Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities.
- Community & Connection: Inclusive events, team meet-ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups.

The national pay range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. Splice is an Equal Opportunity Employer Splice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

## About Splice

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Splice provides a platform for music creators, offering a massive library of licensed samples, AI-powered tools, and rent-to-own access to plugins and DAWs.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, funding stage not disclosed in provided sources)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Not explicitly stated in provided sources (co-founders known to be Steve Martocci and Matt Aimonetti)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Music Technology, Digital Audio, Creative Software
- **Target customers**: B2C music creators, producers, beatmakers, and songwriters (from hobbyists to professionals)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To demystify and democratize music creation (from the company’s careers page)

## Products & Services
- **Splice Sounds**: A royalty-free sample library with millions of sounds, FX, presets, and loops. Accessible via subscription or standalone purchase. Includes a Sounds Plugin (beta) that integrates directly into DAWs.
- **Splice Instrument**: A free virtual instrument with monthly free drops, designed for accessibility and inspiration.
- **Splice Mobile**: A mobile app for recording song ideas, exporting stems, and collaborating on the go.
- **Rent-to-Own Marketplace**: Allows users to pay-as-you-go for plugins and DAWs (e.g., Xfer Serum, Ableton Live) until they own the license.
- **AI Tools**: Features AI-powered sound discovery and generation, including tools that compensate sample creators when their sounds are used. Also acquired Kits AI, a voice production platform.
- **Skills Tutorials**: Educational content taught by top artists and industry professionals.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – not disclosed in provided sources; estimated headcount of 200 employees (as per Built In)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Universal Music Group (AI partnership), in-house and distributed labels, and partnerships with major DAW companies (e.g., Ableton Live 12.3+ integration)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Acquired AI-powered voice production platform Kits AI.
  - Launched AI tools that compensate sample creators.
  - Revealed “Top Genres of 2025” – indicating ongoing cultural relevance.
  - Integration with Ableton Live 12.3+.
  - Remote work culture spanning US and UK.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vast Licensed Catalog**: Industry-leading library of royalty-free samples with commercial use rights.
- **Rent-to-Own Model**: Lowers barriers to expensive production software, creating a sticky ecosystem.
- **AI Innovation**: First-mover in ethical AI sample generation that compensates original creators.
- **Deep DAW Integration**: Native plugins for Ableton Live and other major DAWs reduce friction.
- **Creator Trust**: Long-standing reputation with millions of users and partnerships with top artists.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI Expansion**: Continued investment in AI tools for sound discovery, generation, and voice production.
- **Partnerships with Major Labels**: Deepening relationships with Universal Music Group and other rights holders to license content and develop AI models.
- **Mobile and Accessibility**: Growing the mobile app to capture creators on the go.
- **Ecosystem Lock-in**: Encouraging users to stay within the Splice environment for discovery, learning, and gear acquisition.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Splice embraces a remote work environment across the US and UK, with regular town halls and all-hands meetings.
- **Flexible Work**: Unlimited PTO, flexible schedules, and company-mandated time off in response to world events.
- **Mental Health Support**: Emphasis on work-life balance and mental well-being.
- **Education Stipend**: $500 per year for career development.
- **Inclusive Workplace**: Active commitment to diversity, open dialogue, and an “impossibly long table.”
- **Perks**: Pet-friendly office (NYC), commuter benefits, free snacks and drinks, 401(K), disability and life insurance, generous parental leave, and equity grants.
- **Tech Stack**: Uses AWS, TypeScript, Go, C++, Angular, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Figma, Asana, and more.

## Sources
1. [Greenhouse – Splice Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/splice)
2. [Splice.com – Worklife](https://splice.com/worklife)
3. [Splice.com – About Us](https://splice.com/about)
4. [Splice.com – Homepage](https://splice.com/)
5. [Built In – Splice Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/splice)

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