Business Optimization Program Manager

Amsterdam Headoffice Full time Strategy

Business Optimization Program Manager

Stage Entertainment is one of the world’s largest musical theatre producers and owners. We have offices and own theatres across Europe and produce some of the biggest titles in musical theatre. Our international show portfolio ranges from iconic titles such as Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Lazarus, Disney’s The Lion King and Aladdin to originally developed work from within the group such as Anastasia and Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, a wide variety of shows that excite broad audiences from London to New York, from Madrid to Hamburg, and from Amsterdam to Paris.  ‘Touching hearts, creating memories’ is our mission and with 3,000 brilliant, talented, diverse individuals worldwide we deliver a premium experience to those +7 million people who visit a Stage Entertainment production or venue each year.

We live, breathe and dream live entertainment, are connected by a shared passion and put our heart and soul into everything we do. We respect everyone’s talents and embrace our differences and the unique role we each play in the bigger team. Regardless of who you are or where you are from. We bring people together. That is at the heart of everything we do. When we create, produce or perform.

Stage Entertainment is part of Advance Publications, Inc., an American media company. Directly and through various subsidiaries, the group owns amongst others Condé Nast and is the majority shareholder in Reddit.

As a leading company we have the unique combination of sophisticated creative and business capabilities, while we keep pace with change, always explore new directions and look for ways to improve and innovate.  

Are you our Business Optimization Program Manager who shares our passion and dares to challenge and likes to be challenged?

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Day-to-day management of company-wide efficiency improvement and transformation program;
  • Work closely with senior management, functional experts, program leads in countries to identify cost saving opportunities and develop execution plans for identified initiatives.
  • Manage and motivate stakeholders to ensure progress in execution 
  • Facilitate regular steering committee meetings
  • Track the progress/status of KPIs of program initiatives
  • Providing deep functional support to Finance, HR, Operations and IT directors in working with their functions

What you bring:

  • A recent track record of successfully implementing and delivering major performance improvement programmes
  • Strong financial background, fact-based approach, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills to motivate and mobilize both senior and junior stakeholders
  • Willingness to stretch as required by project milestones
  • Solid technical and functional skills to deal with various aspects of the change programmes
  • A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years work experience
  • Fluency in English – working knowledge of German/Spanish/French/Dutch will be a plus
  • Experience in the Entertainment Industry and/or consultancy will be a plus
  • Experience in a matrix organization is a plus
  • Availability to travel across Europe is required

What is in it for you?

  • You will make a big impact and work in a diverse, passionate and international team that is full of co-creation and expertise to deliver the best performance
  • You will be working with the global team leading our worldwide business, and your input will significantly contribute to the global strategy and expansion
  • An inspirational, exciting, inclusive work environment with flexibility to also work remotely, e.g. from home 
  • We take your development seriously and offer a.o. online trainings via our Stage Campus as well as a 7/7 24/24 access to mental health platform OpenUp
  • And you will get a competitive salary package and employment conditions
  • 25 vacation days to enjoy, 1 DEI day and 2 designated days off from Stage Entertainment
  • Good pension scheme and travel allowance.

Are you  ready for the next STAGE in your career?

Take the stage and let's arrange a meeting to discuss the exciting opportunities that await you here! Application deadline for the first selection round: August 17, 2025.

Stage Entertainment encourages candidates to apply for this vacancy, even though they don’t fit all qualifications. However, candidates must demonstrate a history of innate curiosity and rapid learning and articulate how skills and experiences are transferable to our company.

Stage Entertainment ensures we are always recruiting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diverse audiences we attract. In doing so, we have access to a broad range of ideas, perspectives and insights that allow us to touch hearts and create memories. Please find more information about our DE&I initiatives: DEI | Stage Entertainment (stage-entertainment.com)

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