PMO Lead in London

Bauer Media Audio, part of Bauer Media Group, reaches over 60 million listeners weekly across nine European countries. As we continue our transformation into a broader digital audio business, the Digital Advisory team is central to achieving long‑term goals of audience growth, digital innovation, and brand development.

The difference you will make:

We are currently searching for an experienced PMO Lead to support the implementation of a number of strategic B2C initiatives focused on transforming Bauer Media Audio from a broadcast business to a wider audio business. This role is critical to achieving BMA long‑term goals of audience growth and brand development as part of a wider programme of business transformation. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of content, technology, and media strategy in the evolving world of radio and digital audio.

Your role:

• Project Governance: Develop and implement a robust project governance framework, ensuring that all initiatives follow established guidelines and governance is maintained effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Change Management: Manage and guide necessary changes to meet project goals while aligning with Bauer Media’s broader digital transformation strategy.
• Strategic Communication: Communicate regular progress updates and strategic insights to senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and expectations.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback and insights from project outcomes to inform and refine future initiatives, contributing to the overall digital strategy of Bauer Media Audio.
• Delivery:
• Strategic Project Execution: Collaborate with Bauer’s Digital Leadership Team to plan, execute, and deliver key strategic B2C initiatives aimed at enhancing Bauer Media Audio’s digital footprint.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with representatives from nine markets and cross‑functional teams (marketing, content production, technology, and customer insights) to ensure seamless integration of projects.
• Roadmap Development: Work with the Digital SLT to create and manage detailed project roadmaps, defining clear goals, KPIs, and timelines for successful project delivery.
• Issue Management: Identify potential obstacles and proactively resolve challenges to maintain project momentum and ensure timely delivery.
• Performance Tracking: Oversee the development of success metrics, tracking progress and ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. Responsible for maintaining KPIs using tools like Monday.com, Trello, or Jira.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks, establish mitigation strategies, and ensure smooth execution while minimising disruptions.

The skills you will bring:

• Proven track record in establishing PMOs in immature environments.
• Experience in leading cross‑functional teams and managing multi‑phase projects.
• Experience in digital transformation, product‑led organisations or portfolio level change programmes.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Trello, Jira).
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrates strong organizational skills by efficiently managing multiple tasks, projects, and priorities. Capable of coordinating cross‑functional teams, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a clear overview of ongoing initiatives.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, enabling relationship‑building across a wide network of senior stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Exhibit exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all aspects of each project are meticulously managed.
• Ability to Manage Competing Priorities: Effectively manage multiple competing priorities and work under pressure while delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Working Pattern/Location:

This is a full time permanent position with hybrid working at our London offices. If this sounds like a match for you, please apply now.

About Bauer Media Group:

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family‑owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long‑term, with a consumer‑first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people’s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you:

You’ll have 25 days holiday.