Project Manager - Strategic Projects & Cross-Functional Initiatives (m/f/d)

L1VE GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L1VE GmbH, a Berlin-based media and technology company, is seeking a Project Manager for its central strategy function. You will bring structure to complex tasks, prepare decision materials and ensure initiatives are implemented with impact across Product, Tech, Content, Marketing, Finance and Operations.

You will work closely with the executive team and senior leadership, coordinating cross-functional teams, external partners and multiple locations worldwide, while delivering clear

Qualifications

• 5+ years in management consulting or related areas.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to structure complex topics and translate into actionable steps.
• Experience creating management presentations and decision papers.
• Proficient in project management methods, planning and documentation.
• Excellent communication with executives and partners.
• Independent, ownership-driven, and able to handle ambiguity.
• Fluent German and English.
• Proficient with AI and digital tools, with practical examples.
• Strong interest in sports, media, entertainment, technology and immersive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic and cross-functional projects from structuring the initial question through planning, implementation and follow-up
• Analyze complex business, organizational and operational topics and develop clear recommendations and decision-making materials
• Prepare management decisions, presentations, briefings and other materials for the executive team and senior leadership
• Coordinate teams, stakeholders and external partners across different functions and locations
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, responsibilities, dependencies and risk assessments
• Identify opportunities for optimization and growth and independently develop and implement appropriate initiatives
• Track decisions, action items and project progress while identifying and resolving blockers at an early stage
• Establish transparent reporting and communication structures for ongoing projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Support strategic initiatives in areas such as business model development, organization, partnerships, platform, content or international collaboration

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

PMO experience

English & German

Executive communication

Analytical problem-solving

AI and digital tools

Job description

Your mission

About L1VE

L1VE is a growing media and technology company with locations in Berlin and New York. With immersive 14K, 3D and 360° streaming technologies and innovative live formats, L1VE is transforming the way people experience sports, music and entertainment.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Project Manager with a strong consulting profile to join our central strategic function and take responsibility for cross-functional strategic and operational topics. In this role, you will bring structure to complex tasks, prepare key decisions and ensure that important projects are implemented with focus and impact across different areas of the organization.

Your Role

As a Project Manager in our central strategic function, you will work on cross-functional topics that are highly relevant to L1VE's continued development. You will analyze complex questions, develop decision-making materials and coordinate implementation together with the teams involved.

You will combine strategic thinking with a strong focus on execution. In this role, you will work closely with the executive team, senior leadership and teams across Product, Tech, Content, Marketing, Finance and Operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage strategic and cross-functional projects from structuring the initial question through planning, implementation and follow-up
• Analyze complex business, organizational and operational topics and develop clear recommendations and decision-making materials
• Prepare management decisions, presentations, briefings and other materials for the executive team and senior leadership
• Coordinate teams, stakeholders and external partners across different functions and locations
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, responsibilities, dependencies and risk assessments
• Identify opportunities for optimization and growth and independently develop and implement appropriate initiatives
• Track decisions, action items and project progress while identifying and resolving blockers at an early stage
• Establish transparent reporting and communication structures for ongoing projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Support specific strategic initiatives, for example in the areas of business model development, organization, partnerships, platform, content or international collaboration

Your profile

• At least five years of professional experience in management consulting, strategic project management, PMO, Corporate Strategy, Business Operations or a comparable role
• Proven experience independently managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong ability to quickly understand complex topics, analyze them in a structured way and translate them into clear recommendations and actionable measures
• Experience preparing management decisions and creating compelling presentations, analyses and decision papers
• Confident use of project management methods, planning and documentation tools, combined with a consistent focus on objectives, priorities, timelines and responsibilities
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, as well as a confident manner when working with executives, senior leaders, functional teams and external partners
• A high degree of independence, a strong sense of ownership, analytical and entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to create clarity and direction in ambiguous situations
• Excellent written and spoken German and English
• Confident and practical use of AI and digital tools; you can demonstrate with specific examples how you have used them to improve quality, speed or decision-making
• A strong interest in sports, media, entertainment, technology and immersive experiences

Why us?

You will work on strategic and cross-functional topics that directly shape the development of an internationally active media and technology company.

You will work closely with the executive team and senior leadership and have a direct influence on decisions and their implementation.

You will have significant room to shape your work, short decision-making paths, international collaboration, hybrid working options and flexible working hours.