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Business Partners Lead

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 23 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Other languages: French
Experience: 10+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education: Higher degree in Engineering, Business Administration and Management, or related disciplines.
Experience: More than 10 years in technology, digital transformation, or IT management, with experience leading teams of Business Partners, Project Managers, or equivalent roles in complex organizations.
- Experience defining IT governance models, consolidating and prioritizing demand, and evaluating project portfolios and business cases.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to steering committees and C-level profiles, negotiate priorities, and generate consensus in international and multicultural environments.
Languages: Catalan and Spanish. Advanced level English.
Knowledge of French is positively valued.
Tools: Valuable knowledge of educational and management technological ecosystems: CRM (MS Dynamics), academic ERP, LMS, or ticketing tools (Jira).

You would fit in with us if you consider yourself a person with...

Strategic vision, with the ability to translate business objectives into technological priorities.
Influence and communication, with the ability to build alliances, communicate clearly, and conduct oneself effectively before executive interlocutors.
Results orientation, proactivity, judgment, and the ability to resolve complex and high-visibility situations.
Leadership, focus on development, mentoring, and the empowerment of diverse and international teams.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What do we offer?

Stable contract: Permanent and full-time.
Exclusive discounts and promotions for our employees (masters and postgraduates, publishing imprints, collectibles, Casa del Libro...).
An attractive social benefits package through the flexible remuneration plan that includes: transport card, restaurant card, nursery voucher, medical insurance, etc.

The role

At Grupo Planeta we are looking for a Business Partner Lead for the Business Technology area, belonging to our Planeta Formación y Universidades division.

The Business Partner Lead will lead the strategic relationship between technology and the business, coordinate the international team of Business Partners, and ensure that technological initiatives respond to the priorities of the academic institutions.

What would your main duties be?

What you'll do

Leadership and team development: define and coordinate the strategy of the international Business Partners team. Drive onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of the team, fostering autonomy, responsibility, and internal progression.
Business relationship: be the main link between the Business Technology Management and the steering committees of the academic institutions, acting as an escalation point for complex situations.
Governance and demand management: consolidate, prioritize, and follow up on the technological needs of the institutions, ensuring compliance with the annual plan.
Projects and innovation: collaborate with the PMO in the evaluation and monitoring of initiatives, participate in the AI Projects and Innovation committees, and drive solutions with measurable impact.
Technological adoption: promote common frameworks, adoption KPIs, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence solutions and assistants to improve processes and results.

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry: Media & Publishing
Founded: 1949
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia
Website: planeta.es

Good to know if you are moving

Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are Spain's leading editorial and communications group, family-owned, that leads a broad offering serving culture, education, information and audiovisual entertainment, with a presence in more than 20 countries, connecting with 25 million people every day. All Grupo Planeta professionals and companies share principles based on people, ethics, quality and excellence at work.

We invite you to get to know us!

Additional information

If you think this is your job opportunity, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

At Grupo Planeta we offer equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on skills, achievements, and experience regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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