The Head of Strategic Programs, Government Affairs is a senior leader with central responsibility for designing strategies and executing partnerships, events and programs that enable Spotify to raise its profile with key public policy individuals and organizations. This is a new position that provides an opportunity for the right individual to design an impactful and effective program then scale it for global replication.
This leader owns how Spotify’s policy priorities are translated into coordinated, high-impact engagements with key audiences, and will be responsible for convening and navigating cross-functional teams within Spotify to identify opportunities and deploy and execute a range of strategic and activations to deliver the right message, to the right audience, at the right time.
Operating as a central program leader, this person brings together strategy, political acumen, content, and creative execution to deliver consistent, high-quality storytelling and engagement to target audiences.
This role will report to the Global Head of Government Affairs and be based in Washington, DC.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and execution of engagement programs aligned with company priorities and advocacy objectives.
- Identify, design, and execute initiatives and events that creatively tell Spotify’s story, expand its profile, and deepen engagement with policymakers and policy-adjacent audiences in key markets.
- Be able to set the strategy while also rolling up their sleeves to deliver high-quality execution of key moments. This role will partner closely with Spotify’s broader events teams on larger initiatives, while independently owning smaller events and experiences from concept through execution.
- Build and leverage key external relationships to strengthen Spotify’s presence in key markets and engagement with a range of stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional working groups with Government Affairs, Communications, Social Impact, Marketing and others to expand networks, advance advocacy goals, and build goodwill with key audiences.
- Create frameworks and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of these initiatives.
Who You Are
- 10+ years leading large-scale programs, events, or strategic initiatives, ideally in public affairs, government relations, creative industries, or adjacent fields.
- Track record of managing complex, multi-workstream programs end-to-end, from strategy through execution, across multiple markets or regions.
- Deep understanding of the political and cultural landscape in the US, UK and EU.
- A creative leader and thought partner, bringing ideas that align with Spotify's objectives and business profile.
- Proven ability to develop and execute complex engagement strategies, including both small and large events, in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess network of relationships with and ability to identify new organizations, industry groups, and influential political and cultural stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings and public-facing materials.
- Demonstrated ability to influence from within and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Experience managing high-profile or sensitive issues with strong judgment and discretion.
- Skilled at balancing business objectives, reputational considerations, and advocacy priorities.
- Knowledge of political compliance requirements.
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in our Washington, DC office
- Our Washington, DC office is where this team does its best work together. This role is fully on-site, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and connection through daily in-person interactions.
Skills Required
- 10+ years leading large-scale programs, events, or strategic initiatives
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-workstream programs end-to-end across multiple markets or regions
- Deep understanding of the political and cultural landscape in the US, UK and EU
- Experience developing and executing complex engagement strategies and events (small and large)
- Established network of relationships with organizations, industry groups, and political and cultural stakeholders
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive briefings and public-facing materials
- Demonstrated ability to influence internally and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
- Experience managing high-profile or sensitive issues with strong judgment and discretion
- Skilled at balancing business objectives, reputational considerations, and advocacy priorities
- Knowledge of political compliance requirements
- Based in Washington, DC and able to work fully on-site
Spotify Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spotify and has not been reviewed or approved by Spotify.
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Flexible Benefits — Employees consistently praise the total compensation package beyond base salary, highlighting a mix of RSUs, cash incentives, and stipends alongside core pay. The package is described as flexible and customizable through equity choices (e.g., RSUs, options, cash) that can be tailored for long-term wealth building.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are repeatedly highlighted as substantial, including generous vacation, paid sick days, volunteer time, and flexible holidays. These policies are framed as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and mental health support. Additional employer contributions to HSAs are cited as strengthening the overall health and wellness value proposition.
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