Head of Project Management Office, Deezer
Partnerships
Audio streaming platform
Job no longer available
Audio streaming platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
Connecting fans with artists and creating ways for people to live the music.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate brings proven experience leading a PMO in a global, tech-oriented organization, with a demonstrated track record of implementing PMO practices that drive operational excellence and a proven track record of driving successful joint GTM launch plans with partners on time and on budget
- The ideal candidate brings proven experience leading a PMO in a global, tech-oriented organization, with a demonstrated track record of implementing PMO practices that drive operational excellence and a proven track record of driving successful joint GTM launch plans with partners on time and on budget.
- You are equal parts strategic and execution-focused, with an ability to influence cross-functionally and rally teams around a shared vision
- 10+ years of project management, program management, product marketing or product management experience, with 3+ years leading teams
- PMO, PM or PMM roles at tech, media, telco or enterprise companies strongly preferred
- Proven track record of establishing and leading a PMO or GTM planning function in a tech-oriented company, implementing best practices and driving operational excellence
- Experience working in a business and partnerships organization, with understanding of product development lifecycles from ideation to launch and corresponding go-to-market strategies
- Expertise in project management tools (e.g. Asana, JIRA, Confluence), visualization tools (e.g. MIRO, Figma) and familiarity with methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to navigate and build cross-functional relationships, gain buy-in and influence across the organization to drive change in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, with proven success driving joint GTM programs with partners
- Hands-on and willing to roll up sleeves to get the job done
- Undergraduate degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
What the job involves
- We are seeking an exceptional leader to head up our inaugural Project Management Office (PMO) and drive the successful planning and execution of strategic projects for the global Deezer Partnerships organization across the Company
- The Head of PMO will establish and oversee project management best practices, tools, and governance to enable our cross-functional teams to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and within scope
- The Partnerships PMO will own go-to-market execution for our joint partner solutions
- This role will work hand-in-hand with our internal partnerships teams across new business development, partner management, partner engineering and partner product management as well as our internal cross-functional partners across marketing, sales, editorial, finance and corporate development to shape joint value propositions, deliver compelling narratives, and drive integrated campaigns that generate pipeline and revenue
- As the Head of PMO, you will be a key leader for the Deezer Partnerships organization. This role is pivotal in enabling us to achieve our strategic objectives and future growth
- Establish and lead the inaugural PMO organization at Deezer, defining the charter, structure, operating model, methodologies, best practices, tools, and governance
- Manage strategic projects and programs for the Partnerships organization, overseeing portfolio management, prioritization, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination
- Collaborate with Product and GTM teams to provide strategic guidance and support for joint product commercialization, go-to-market strategy, and operations
- Develop and execute the overarching go-to-market strategy for our partner ecosystem, including joint value propositions, messaging, and integrated campaigns
- Establish KPIs, metrics, dashboards and reporting cadences to track and optimize PMO and partner GTM performance
- Establish a clear and efficient communication mechanism for internal and external partners globally, coordinate projects across systems and departments which may include the need to organize and manage regular business review meetings, all hands and townhalls to improve overall operational efficiency
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of project managers
- Manage vendor relationships and collaborate with Finance on PMO budget and resources
- Serve on the Partnership's executive team, embodying Deezer's values and acting as an ambassador for the organization with our internal stakeholders
Our take
Deezer is a global music-streaming platform built to help people connect with the music they love. Listeners can explore millions of tracks, discover new artists, and enjoy features like Flow, curated playlists, and interactive tools such as Music Quiz and Shaker.
The company operates in a crowded market dominated by giants like SPotify and Apple Music, but it's leaning into personalisation to stand out. Its latest update lets users customise themes, colors, icons and layouts, and gives instant access to their favourite artists, playlists and podcasts through the new Quick Access feature. So, with this approach, it wants to make the app feel more personal in the hopes of appealing to listeners looking for something a bit more tailored.
AI-generated music is another major factor shaping Deezer's direction (and it's a complicated one). Around 50,000 fully AI tracks are uploaded daily, and while many users may be curious, most want them clearly labelled and worry about their impact on real artists. Deezer already detects and labels AI content and keeps it out of recommendations and fraudulent payouts. If it can continue to handle this transparently, AI could become a trust-building advantage rather than a threat for the company.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Aug 2018
$184.4m
LATE VC
Jan 2016
$115.3m
SERIES E
Total funding: $546.6m
Company HQ
Saint-Georges, Paris, France
Leadership
Alexis Lanternier
(CEO)Previously co-founded Essor where they served as the President for nearly 4 years. Prior to that, they were an EVP of eCommerce at Walmart Canada.
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