Project Manager, Finance Creative Operations - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

This Project Manager role at Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) focuses on managing A&R project administration. Responsibilities include budget management for artists and projects, liaising with finance and A&R teams, resource allocation in SAP, vendor management (setup, payment processing, compliance), and developing project documents (budgets, timelines, etc.). The role requires close collaboration with various departments (Finance, Legal, A&R), strong analytical and organizational skills, and fluency in Spanish and English. Managing project deadlines, ensuring compliance, and improving internal processes are key aspects of this position.
Must have:
  • Budget management & resource allocation
  • Vendor management & compliance
  • Project documentation & reporting
  • Fluent in Spanish & English
  • Strong analytical & organizational skills
  • Experience with SAP/Uniport
Good to have:
  • Entertainment industry experience
  • Prior supervisory experience
Perks:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
  • Wellbeing reimbursements
  • Fertility support allowance
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Summer Fridays

Job Details

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.
 

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) is the world’s leading Latin entertainment company with operations in the United States and Mexico. The company is home to some of the most prolific names in Latin music, including Juanes, Alejandro Fernandez, Marco Antonio Solís, Los Tigres del Norte, Don Omar, Luis Fonsi, Juan Gabriel, Gloria Trevi, Café Tacvba, Belanova and Juan Magan, amongst many others. UMLE’s labels include Universal Music Latino, Machete Music, Capitol Latin, Fonovisa, Disa, Universal Music Mexico and GTS, the company’s artist management and booking division.

How You'll Create:

Manage A&R project administration cycle which includes, but not limited to, the following:

  • Partner with SVP of A&R and A&R team (creative and admin) of UM Latino to set up, streamline, and manage budgets for artists and projects.

  • Liaise and partner with Finance team under VP Finance for A&R projects budgets and funds.

  • Manage A&R projects by artist, vendor and expense type.  Control of assigned budget to each project.  Review and validate allocation of resources within SAP.

  • Review and re-assign resources within the month or quarter, with the label Managing Director and SVP A&R, to each project monitoring the expense within the monthly/quarterly budget assigned

  • Develop, prepare, and manage A&R budgets for senior management (Regional office and Finance) with analysis of investments by type of expense, vendor, projects and/or by artist.

  • Manage project deadlines with Finance, Legal, vendors and suppliers by communicating expected deliverables, compliance protocols, and resources.

  • Coordinate the vendor payment process (in partnership with Finance/Accounting Team) through A&R Admin team:

  • Manage compliance approvals in partnership with the Finance and Legal departments.

  • Manage, streamline, and coordinate vendor set up within SAP/Uniport which includes, but not limited to, obtaining proper documentation and coordinating vendor-uniport set up process. 

  • Manage vendor invoices and backup documentation (invoices, POs, approvals) for payment set up and payment programming within SAP/Uniport.

  • Manage A&R Ad hoc projects, for example:

  • Create, develop, and manage all one sheets, timelines, quote sheets, and any other project-related documents.

  • Manage and streamline internal processes to better improve A&R and accounting Responsibilities.

  • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.

  • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.

  • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.

Bring Your VIBE:

  • BA in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience preferred.

  • 3-5 years work experience in a professional environment.

  • Prior supervisory experience.

  • Fluent bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English (speak, read, write).

  • Strong Project Management and Computer skills: Excel, Uniport/SAP, Monday, PowerPoint.

  • Accounting/Financial/Administration experience.

  • Extremely organized, analytical,  and process oriented.

  • Multitask ability and able to prioritize activities in high speed environment.

  • Team work and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with internal and external partners.

  • Ability to work under high pressure and speed.

  • Must be flexible, able to multi-task and manage time effectively.

  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively

  • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle

  • Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

  • Experience in the Entertainment Business a plus

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.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

For more information, please click on the following links.

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Finance & Accounting

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