Description

At BMG, we recognize the power of music and are dedicated to ensuring it thrives. We are a community of artists, songwriters, and partners, working together to create music and build lasting careers. Here, music creators find not just a business partner, but a trusted home where their work shapes culture and leaves a legacy. Together, we evolve and grow.

We believe that creativity flourishes when people feel they belong. That means building a culture where everyone can show up as themselves, contribute freely, and be treated with fairness and respect - whatever their background, identity, or life story. We're committed to creating a workplace where individuality is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone has the chance to grow. All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

IT Project Manager (f/m/d)

Parental leave cover until 30.09.2026

Your Mission

Are you passionate about technological innovation and ready to make a real impact? We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our Technology Organization. In this role, you will lead the deployment of cutting-edge solutions across key functional teams at BMG, driving efficiency and tangible business results. You will bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, overseeing seamless integrations and ensuring the smooth execution of strategic initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about using technology to transform workflows, we want to hear from you. Please note: This is a temporary position as a replacement during parental leave, initially until 30.09.2026.

What You'll Be Doing

• Roadmap Management: Lead the definition and implementation of the technology roadmap, ensuring all projects are aligned with broader business priorities.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the central point of contact between engineering, product teams, and business units to facilitate collaboration.
• Framework Development: Design and implement frameworks for the seamless adoption of new technologies; track and report on KPIs to validate success.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a data-driven culture of experimentation, utilizing feedback loops to optimize workflows and tools.
• Strategic Insight: Monitor emerging technology trends to enhance our IT strategy and manage effective communication regarding innovation updates.

What We Are Looking For

• Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in IT project or product management.
• Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage technology rollouts and integrations effectively across various teams.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage expectations and align diverse stakeholder groups.
• Bonus Qualifications: Prior experience in the music, media, or publishing sectors, as well as initial leadership experience, is desirable but not mandatory.
• Work Style: A proactive problem-solver who is adaptable and performs well in a dynamic, high-speed environment.

Now What's In It For You

• A modern office in the heart of Berlin and flexible options for remote work
• Numerous benefits such as a free BVG job ticket, a reduced-price membership for Urban Sports, company bike leasing, discounts for Bertelsmann employees, among others
• Ongoing training opportunities on our internal platforms BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University
• Long-term career opportunities for all employees
• A collaborative work environment with an open, appreciative community of people who all share the same passion for working with artists and songwriters
• Our unique corporate culture based on strong values and mutual support that make us a great team

Ready to shape the future of music?

Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences.

With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Blondie, and more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House.

Unternehmen: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT GmbH - Corporate | Job ID: 285941