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Strategy Project Management

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
English: Required
Other languages: French
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering.
2-4 years of work experience in a Big4 and/or strategic consulting, with at least 1 year of demonstrable experience in multidisciplinary and transformational projects.
Fluent English; French is a plus.
Solid knowledge of the Office Pack: PPT, Excel, and Power BI.
Knowledge of financial modeling.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to convey messages clearly through reports and presentations.
Good communication and customer orientation.
Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable contract: Permanent and Full-time.
You will be able to develop professionally thanks to our training plans and internal talent development.
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 Project Management Strategy for our Planeta Formación y Universidades division.

Their mission will be to advise the Division's businesses and areas in developing their strategic plans and business transformation processes, participate in projects collaborating with the relevant teams from other areas of the group, as well as design innovative solutions and sustainable changes in projects.

What would your day-to-day look like?

You will participate in operational efficiency improvement, transformation, and analysis projects for different businesses and departments, performing the following functions:

What you'll do

Preparation of strategic and business plans.
Conducting market studies for any training business.
Analysis of operational and organizational models to seek efficiency and improved results.
Design of action plans to achieve the improvements identified and agreed upon.
Design of operational models and definition of end-to-end processes, definition of organizational charts and profiles, design of management, control, and governance models, and definition of technological functionalities.
Preparation of business cases for projecting results.
Implementation of operational, organizational, and technological transformation lines, supporting teams in change management and continuous improvement.
Operational and executive monitoring of change processes, liaising with business management teams.

Grupo Planeta

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!

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What do we offer you?

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.

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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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