Assistant Manager, eCommerce Fan Services Technology

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Famehouse powers eCommerce for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration—both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of eCommerce for artists, providing a full service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more.

How we LEAD: 

At Famehouse, fans are at the forefront of our business.  They're more than customers, they're passionate supporters of our artists, and we're equally passionate about supporting them.   That fan-first philosophy is why our customer service team is called Fan Services. We’re seeking an Asst. Manager, Technology and Tooling to join the Fan Services Department. This individual will provide support to the Manager, Technology and Tooling, assisting in the testing and implementation of technology tools to enhance the overall Customer Experience.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Work with platform vendors to maintain peak systems performance
• Monitor the performance of systems used by the Fan Services team and flag opportunities for improvement or automation.
• Troubleshoot any issues associated with workflows to ensure systems are running accurately and efficiently
• Evaluate existing automation workflows in conjunction with customer inquiries to identify bottlenecks with support
• Partner with Training and Documentation team to ensure consistent documentation of tools, workflows, and configurations to ensure accuracy and alignment with current processes and capabilities
• Support leadership in designing, testing and implementing new solutions to reduce manual effort
• Support management of the tech and tooling roadmap and issue tracker by monitoring requests, updates, and deliverables to ensure timely execution.
• Help to identify and lead or delegate department projects as needed
• Regularly respond to customer inquiries to ensure consistent updated knowledge of support policies and processes
• Other duties as assigned.

Bring your VIBE:

• Positive attitude, team player, adaptable, resourceful, and self-starter who can lead a team
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to recognize situations that need to be escalated
• Independent thinker; able to make meaningful decisions based on each situation.
• Excellent follow-up skills and 100% follow through on commitments.
• Result and action-oriented, resourceful and efficient
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, upbeat personality, team player.
• Ability to analyze and report on trends and issues.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies and software development methodologies.
• 2+ years automation or technology experience
• 1+ years customer support experience
• As support runs 7 days per week, please note that weekend and off hours coverage may be required in line with business needs

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.