Project Manager (f/m/d)

Awin Global; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-Week

Hybrid/Remote working scheme

Remote working furniture allowance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Awin Academy training

Peer recognition programme

Job summary

Awin is seeking a Project Manager to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and support delivery across business, finance, operations and technology. You will work with a globally distributed PMO to drive structure, clarity and momentum while expanding your project management expertise.

You will own end-to-end delivery, manage cross-functional teams, and communicate with senior leadership to align stakeholders across geographies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or programs in fast-paced environments.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or relevant degree with applied knowledge of methodologies.
• Able to adapt approach to different project environments with a delivery-focused mindset.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management across distributed teams.
• Confident communicator who can present ideas to executives and leadership.
• Analytical and strategic thinker capable of solving ambiguous challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects and programs, managing scope, dependencies, milestones, and outcomes.
• Define and enforce fit-for-purpose project docs, governance, roles and decision forums.
• Serve as primary contact for the project, promoting alignment across geographies and levels.
• Monitor project health using metrics and KPIs to provide leadership with actionable insights.
• Present updates and recommendations to senior management, advocating project team perspectives.
• Assess risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans with stakeholders.
• Support analysis, planning and change activities to help teams decide and adopt new ways of working.
• Own professional development and pursue growth opportunities aligned with the role.
• Contribute to development of PMO standards, tools and ways of working.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Asana

MS Office

Tools

Asana

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager to help translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans and support delivery across cross-functional initiatives. In this role, you will contribute to the successful execution of projects spanning business, finance, operations, and technology.

This position is ideal for a generalist who enjoys working across teams and disciplines, bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to projects while continuing to develop their project management expertise. You will build strong working relationships, navigate ambiguity, and support alignment across stakeholders through clear communication and thoughtful problem solving.

Reporting to the Lead Program Manager, you will join a globally distributed PMO team, contributing to high-quality delivery and continuously improving how we work together.

Key Tasks

• Own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects and programs, managing scope, dependencies, milestones, and outcomes.
• Define and enforce fit-for-purpose projects and program documentation, governance frameworks, roles, and decision forums tailored to complexity, stakeholder seniority and organizational context.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the project, promoting alignment, simplifying complexity, and enabling effective teamwork across geographies and levels.
• Monitor project health using metrics, KPIs, and reporting structures to provide leadership with clear, actionable insights.
• Present updates, proposals, and recommendations confidently to senior management, advocating for the perspectives and needs of the project team.
• Continuously assess emerging risks, evaluating impact and likelihood, and work with stakeholders to implement mitigation and contingency plans.
• Support analysis, planning, and change activities to help teams make informed decisions and adopt new ways of working.
• Own professional development, identifying skill gaps and pursuing growth opportunities aligned with role and business needs.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of PMO standards, tools, and ways of working.

Skills & Expertise

• 4+ years' experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or programs in fast-paced, international environments; experience in digital marketing or e-commerce is a plus.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) or relevant degree with applied knowledge of advanced methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Able to adapt your approach to different project environments, balancing structure with a practical, delivery-focused mindset.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience in managing distributed teams and navigating diverse personalities to foster collaboration.
• Confident communicator, able to present ideas clearly and contribute to discussions with a range of stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Analytical and strategic thinker, able to tackle complex and ambiguous challenges, synthesize information, assess options and propose pragmatic solutions even when no clear path exists.
• Able to break down problems, assess options, and suggest pragmatic next steps, even when things are not fully defined.
• Attention to detail and documentation whilst comfortably keeping a benefit-orientated, holistic view of progress.
• Self-driven, accountable, and resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in dynamic environments.
• Models a feedback-driven culture, actively seeking input to improve delivery and leadership effectiveness.
• Curious and proactive about learning new technologies, particularly AI; hands-on AI proficiency is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with project management tools such as Asana is desirable.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

You won't have all those skills. You won't have all that experience. But perfect is the enemy of good enough. If you think your skills and experience are a good fit for the role we describe, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Offer

• Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance.
• Flexi-office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid/remote working scheme which is designed to foster a culture of mutual trust and working flexibility.
• Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace when working from home.
• Health and Wellbeing: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can focus on your mental and physical wellbeing.
• Development: We've built our extensive training suite, Awin Academy, to cover a wide range of skills that support your professional and personal growth, with trainings conveniently packaged to help your overall development.
• Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer recognition programme.

We are hiring in multiple countries for this role. Additional benefits, including health and wellbeing offerings, will be discussed during the initial interview.

Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.

Like all businesses, we've had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual 'Life @ Awin' hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.

Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world's leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why