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Digital Solutions Lead

On-site in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Grupo Planeta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación superior en Ingeniería, Tecnología, Telecomunicaciones o áreas afines.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Higher education in Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications, or related fields.
  • High level of English, minimum C1.
  • Extensive experience in technology, digital transformation, or digital operations environments, preferably in complex, multi-product organizations with different business units.
  • Knowledge of the education sector, especially in recruitment, contacting, lead management processes, and digital solutions oriented toward improving user experience.
  • Ability to define technological roadmaps, analyze alternatives, and propose scalable, secure solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders from different areas, facilitating communication, prioritization, and decision-making.
  • Proactive in proposing solutions and leading change.
  • With strategic vision.
  • Communicative and with the ability to build consensus.
  • Analytical and oriented toward continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative and with a taste for working with diverse and international teams.

Nice to have

  • Functional architecture of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, especially in educational or lead management contexts.
  • Low-code ecosystems such as Power Platform and large-scale implemented LMS platforms.
  • Integrations between systems, APIs, and digital architectures, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly with technical teams.
  • Productization, scaling, and adoption of AI use cases applied to business processes.
  • Metrics analysis, definition of indicators, and design of dashboards or monitoring mechanisms to drive continuous improvement.
  • Agile methodologies and project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or others.

The role

At Grupo Planeta we are looking for a Digital Solutions Lead (Manager) for the Technology and Innovation/AI Area within the Training and Universities division.

What will your day-to-day look like?

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the technological vision and digital roadmap of the area, aligning business priorities with solutions that take into account people, processes, technology, and data.
  • Collaborate with key teams and business stakeholders to understand their objectives and translate them into scalable, secure technological solutions oriented toward generating value and operational efficiency.
  • Design high-level digital solutions, evaluating technological alternatives and recommending the most suitable solutions for each need, leveraging existing capabilities or incorporating new tools or AI use cases when necessary.
  • Drive the adoption of digital tools, methodologies, and best practices to facilitate team work, foster autonomy, and ensure coherent technological evolution.
  • Work in a multicultural and global environment, collaborating with international teams, facilitating strategic consensus, and promoting shared innovation.

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Hiring process

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

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

Grupo Planeta offers equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on their 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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