The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is looking for a Project Manager – Transformation Services

About The Ebu

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is the world’s leading alliance of public service media, representing over 100 organizations across Europe and beyond. The EBU supports its Members through collaboration, innovation and high-impact services that strengthen public service media in a rapidly evolving environment.

Discover more about the EBU at www.ebu.ch.

About The Transformation Services

Transformation Services is the EBU’s in-house consultancy unit, supporting public service media organizations across Europe in navigating complex change. The team partners with senior leaders on transformation programmes covering strategy, organization, culture, workflows and digital capability. Operating in a fast-paced, remote-first and international context, the unit delivers practical, hands-on projects with measurable impact.

Principal Responsibilities Of This Position

As Project Manager, you will play a critical enabling role in the success of the service. Acting as the operational backbone of the service, you will ensure that multiple, high-profile transformation projects run smoothly, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.

• Own the operational framework across the project portfolio, coordinating timelines, milestones, reporting and reviews.
• Coordination of complex, multi-country projects (travel, workshops, on-site delivery), anticipating requirements and resolving issues proactively.
• Support contracting and administrative processes, tracking fees, expenses and margins
• Coordinate diverse delivery teams including internal EBU experts, peer practitioners, and external consultants across projects
• Ensure high standards of documentation, knowledge management and information flow, including integration with wider EBU teams
• Contribute to our continuous process improvement, including the use of digital and AI-enabled tools
  
  

Your Skills And Experiences

You bring a strong project management mindset and thrive in complex, fast-moving environments. You are recognized for your reliability, proactivity and ability to coordinate people and information with confidence.

• Experience in project coordination, operations or delivery support across multiple activities
• Strong organizational skills (planning, follow-up, documentation, logistics)
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and diverse international partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert user of collaborative digital and PM tools (e.g. Teams, Planner, SharePoint)
• A service-oriented, proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Interest in improving ways of working, including through digital and AI-supported tools
  
  

LANGUAGE – Language: Excellent English is essential; additional languages are an asset

EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

ADDED VALUE

• Experience in consultancy, transformation, or international environments
• Exposure to organizational change or transformation programmes
• Experience working in distributed or remote-first teams
  
  

ONCE ON BOARD YOU WILL

Be part of an outstanding diverse and inclusive multicultural and international team.

Work with accomplished and engaging professionals coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and covering an impressive range of professions both in and outside of the broadcasting realm.

Additional Information

More info in the job in the following link: Project Manager – Transformation Services job description

We will not accept any applications after the closing date and we will contact only the candidates who correspond to the requirements.

The EBU is an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels heard, safe and valued through a culture free of discrimination, we welcome applications from all communities.

ONLY APPLICATIONS VIA OUR RECRUITMENT PORTAL WILL BE CONSIDERED.