Irene Auñón

Digital Project Manager (PSM I) with a technical foundation in QA and Web Development. Currently leading cross-functional initiatives at ¡HOLA! / HELLO! Magazine, coordinating engineering and UX teams across the UK and Spain.

Experience founding a language training business and managing film sets as an Assistant Director provides a strong foundation in executing complex projects under diverse constraints. Seeking a role in a product-led company that values empowering employees, fostering positive dynamics, and executing at the highest level.

Digital Project Manager at Revista ¡HOLA! | HELLO! Magazine (2025-01 – Present)

• Led multiple digital projects across consumer platforms and internal tools.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams of 30+ members (engineering, product, UX) across Spain and the UK.
• Owned scope, sprint planning, risk management and stakeholder communication.
• Contributed to key launches and platform improvements impacting 20M unique monthly users.

QA Engineer & Tester at Revista ¡HOLA! | HELLO! Magazine (2023-01 – 2025-01)

• Built and maintained E2E tests on Cypress and developed internal tools and automation scripts in Python, which saved 10 hours manual work per week.
• Collaborated closely with product and design to validate functionality and design implementation.
• Flagged and resolved issues early, reducing friction before release.

Language Trainer at Professional Language Training (2014-01 – 2024-01)

• Delivered 6,500+ hours of English and Spanish training across corporate and academic environments.
• Designed tailored programmes for technical professionals, including Technical English at Instituto RTVE.
• Led diverse groups (A1–C2), adapting communication across cultures, seniority levels and learning styles.

Independent Filmmaker / Theatre Director at Independent (2010-01 – Present)

• Worked as 1st Assistant Director, Script Supervisor and Director on national/international projects and 9 musical theatre productions.
• Oversaw schedules, budgets, and on-set logistics to ensure projects met tight deadlines.
• Delivered complex productions with precision, coordinating multiple teams of 40+ people.

•Master's Degree in Teacher Training and Foreign Language Teaching – Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (2017-01 – 2018-01)

•B.A. in English Studies: Language, Literature and Culture – Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) (2012-01 – 2016-01)

•Degree in Directing for Film and TV – Instituto del Cine de Madrid (2010-01 – 2013-01)

•Bootcamp in Full Stack Web Development – Keepcoding (2022-01 – 2023-01)