Global Manager of Regional Advertising Acceleration

At Avolta (SIX: AVOL), our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence.

Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences.

We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation.

Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve.

Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Global Manager of Regional Advertising Acceleration plays a key role in enabling operational excellence within the Advertising team by driving the effective coordination and delivery of cross‑functional initiatives. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Operations and based in Madrid, the role ensures that new frameworks, capabilities, tools, and processes are implemented efficiently, consistently, and on time, while fostering strong alignment and collaboration across stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the development of strategic projects across Advertising, including their go-to-market planning and coordination to guarantee timely delivery of business initiatives and new capabilities rollout
• Ensures rigorous follow-up on key actions, tracking progress and driving accountability across teams
• Fosters alignment and collaboration among diverse stakeholders, acting as a connector between functions
• Identifies and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepares and delivers clear project documentation, status updates, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders
• Uses travel retail and F&B industry trends and best practices to continuously improve processes and drive transformation and efficiency

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in PMO, project management, or business operations roles, ideally within complex or matrixed organizations
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without formal authority
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions, manage multiple priorities, and navigate competing deadlines
• A structured, detail‑oriented, and proactive approach to problem‑solving, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience using project management tools and methodologies to track progress and ensure delivery
• Exposure to consulting environments, large organizations, or fast‑paced settings is considered a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in English

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