Infrastructure Project Manager H/F - Believe

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels andpublishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect,fairness and transparency.
Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full rangeof services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution,with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher.
Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model thatcombines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions forartists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships withleading global digital service providers.
With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, GrooveAttack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billionstreams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70leading industry awards.

Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law.
Ready to set the tone with Believe ?

We are looking for an IT Project Manager to lead the Tech Integration strategy and manage existing sites to ensure they comply with IT standards and utilize up-to-date infrastructure. In this role, you will lead operations in a fast-paced environment to deliver the best possible integration experience. The IT Project Manager will develop and communicate the overall strategic vision for technology integration within the Global Site Management Team that belongs to the Corporate IT division, aligning with Believe's corporate objectives and growth strategies.

As a member of the Global Site Management team and reporting to the Head of Global Site Management, the IT Project Manager we are looking for will lead the Tech (incl. Corporate IT/workplace) integration of new subsidiaries and environments, while managing existing sites to ensure they comply with IT standards and utilize up-to-date infrastructure.

This role involves a deep understanding of Tech issues and requirements, as well as integration challenges and stakes. It requires the ability to quickly understand stakeholders and adapt to a multi-cultural environment while updating project sponsors. One of the main responsibilities is to anticipate technical constraints, define integration frameworks, and oversee methodologies to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery, ensuring consistency and alignment with industry standards across all sites."

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive Tech integration strategy
- Own the "Global Site Blueprint" (Checklists & Standards) for new integrations and existing site upgrades.
- Oversee the Site Integration plan for the coming years (growth expectations) incl. Capacity Planning
- Provide leadership and coordination to cross-functional integration teams.
- Engage with stakeholders to implement IT Standards (Security guidelines, legacy infrastructure optimization).
- Identify and realize financial synergies and operational efficiencies.
- Oversee the technical integration process via Gate Validations and technical checklists.
- Manage risks and ensure alignment with global Security and IT compliance requirements.
- Establish KPIs and metrics to measure integration success and provide regular reports.
- Conduct Post-deployment Audits (REX) and reviews to continuously improve deployment processes and the Blueprint.
- It is expected to travel from time to time to the different sites
- Build strong relationships with Americas and APAC teams in order to rely on them for local site trips.

- At least 10 years of proven experiences in Tech Project environment
- Proficiency in project management tools like JIRA software
- M&A environment understanding and/or experience
- Mandatory: Fluent in French and English (any other language is a plus)

Personal Attributes

- Passion for M&A and/or Corporate IT and Tech
- Empathetic and able to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a strong ability to navigate and integrate different methodologies.
- Positive problem-solving mindset with the ability to address and resolve complex project management challenges.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Proactive and results oriented.
- Understanding of Network Architecture, System Administration and Cybersecurity protocols could be an advantage