Jobbeschreibung
The Holtzbrinck Publishing Group is one of the world's leading media companies. With around 14,000 employees and 400 companies, we are represented in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of brands includes DIE ZEIT, Macmillan, Rowohlt, S. Fischer, Springer Nature and Digital Science.
We are committed to the advancement of science and education and to the culture of reading. With our media, we reach millions of people every day, open up diverse perspectives and provide access to high-quality information and the latest scientific findings. We put our quality media at the heart of our endeavours. In doing so, we continually redefine our corporate boundaries in order to be the industry leader in current developments and to further develop our companies with a sustainable perspective.
Purpose of the role:
Support strategic initiatives with Op. Units, drive tech and data strategy and investments on a group-wide level.
- Contribute to developing a Group Portfolio Investment & Strategy with a 3-5 year view with a focus on the Content & Publishing Segment
- Support group-wide and business unit specific strategic initiatives, focusing on Digital, Data and Tech
- Help define a clear action plan for strategic initiatives, monitor implementation of action plan and detect deviations
- Navigate in an international set-up with colleagues in Europe, US and Asia
Hard Skills:
- Experience in data, tech and digital fields. Well versed in evolution of tech/digital advancements in the industry and ability to translate the impact of these trends to HPG's businesses
- Robust methodological skills i. e. in strategy tools, workshopping, problem solving, business models analyses (USP, competitive positioning etc.)
- Financial skills to translate strategy into numbers/business plan understanding revenue models and margin mechanics
- Strong execution skills to drive implementation of action plans
- Anticipation and rapid uptake of emerging business-critical trends and technologies, such as Generative AI
Personal Skills:
- Highly analytical mind, able to challenge status quo
- Commercial/entrepreneurial mindset with a bias towards action
- Highly organised with good time management skills, able to adhere to deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Strong written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate confidently and effectively in German and English
- Good listening skills to enable a collaborative relationship with business leadership
- Ability to work autonomously, with a proactive approach and drive for results
- 3 to 5 years in digital strategy or business consulting
- Track record in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders with a focus on data, digital and tech-driven fields
- Preference for media industry expertise
- Experience in working with interdisciplinary and international teams
- Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy