Principal Product Manager – Format Foundations

Spotify

. Lead product vision and strategy across Spotify’s books, podcasts, and music formats .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive product management expertise with a focus on consumer media products, leveraging data and user insights to drive innovation and enhance user experiences across multiple formats. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders while navigating complex technical and business landscapes.

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Product Management ExperienceConsumer Media KnowledgeMobile Platform DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipAI Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Product Vision DevelopmentUser Experience DesignData AnalysisUser Insights ApplicationScalable Systems UnderstandingComplex User Interface DesignProduct InnovationGrowth Strategy TranslationCross-Format Experience DevelopmentMentoring Product Managers

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceNavigating AmbiguityCollaborationClarity in CommunicationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Consumer Media LandscapeBooksPodcastsMusicCreator EcosystemPublisher EcosystemUser BehaviorMobile PlatformsIOSAndroid

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead product vision and strategy across Spotify’s books, podcasts, and music formats
Define and evolve the user experience across the content journey, from discovery and evaluation through engagement, library management, and retention
Partner with business leaders to translate business strategy into product innovation that drives growth
Drive innovation across multimodal and cross-format experiences
Build capabilities that can scale across formats
Collaborate with engineering, design, data, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality experiences
Use data, experimentation, and user insights to inform decisions and improve the experience
Align senior stakeholders across Core Experience, business teams, and Personalization
Lead multiple cross-functional initiatives end to end, owning scope and alignment
Partner with engineering on delivery
Mentor product managers and raise the bar for product craft

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in product management
Product leadership experience across several consumer media products at scale in large technology companies
Deep knowledge of the consumer media landscape, including books, podcasts, or music
Knowledge of competitive dynamics, creator and publisher ecosystems, and user behavior
Experience building for mobile platforms such as iOS and Android, including complex user interfaces
Understanding of scalable systems and experiences
Ability to balance user experience, technical constraints, and business impact
Experience working closely with engineering, design, and data partners
Ability to navigate ambiguity and bring clarity across teams and organizations
Experience influencing senior leaders and stakeholders across functions and levels
Active use of AI tools in product development workflows, from research and analysis to iteration and prototyping

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work where you work best
Work-from-home flexibility
In-person meetings with flexible working arrangement