Strategic Portfolio Manager

Key Accountabilities

Delivery

• Lead bi-weekly reporting meetings with cross-functional teams across nine markets, ensuring alignment on project progress and milestones.
• Identify and address project challenges by coordinating with relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks and maintain project momentum.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting with Finance and HR to maintain clear visibility over resource allocation and budget usage.
• Facilitate task forces as needed for specific issues, driving problem-solving processes with cross-functional participation.
• Regularly review and optimize governance structures and reporting formats to enhance program efficiency.
• Define and align resources for new initiatives as they arise, supporting smooth execution and continuity across Bauer Media Audio’s transformation goals.

Strategy

• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Transformation Management Office by ensuring that the portfolio of initiatives aligns with organizational objectives.
• Actively participate in strategic planning sessions to define project scopes, milestones, and KPIs aligned with Bauer’s long-term vision as a digital audio leader.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders within the Audio President’s Office, providing insights on program progression and proactively identifying solutions to potential roadblocks.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships across regions, driving engagement and support for transformation initiatives at all organizational levels

Job Requirements

Knowledge

(Education/Work Experience/Certifications)

• Degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

Skills

(Personal, Social, Leadership & Methodical Competencies, incl. IT/Language Skills)

• Program/Portfolio Management: Expertise in managing transformation projects, with a strong understanding of governance, resource allocation, and KPI tracking.
• Analytical & Solution-Oriented: Strong analytical skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach to resolving project challenges.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in senior management presentations, with the ability to effectively communicate and influence senior leaders.
• Project Management Tools: Proficient in project management software and tools for effective reporting and tracking.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English required; additional language skills are a plus, given the multinational scope of responsibilities.
• Digital Transformation: Background in digital transformation and/or managing a portfolio of initiatives within medium to large organizations.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience within the Media or Entertainment industries.

Behaviours

• Flexible, hands-on, and proactive, with the ability to wear multiple hats.
• Open to feedback and improvement, with a team-oriented approach and adaptability to diverse settings.

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, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.