Senior Technical Product Manager

In order to assure the future uniformity, accuracy, stewardship, semantic consistency and accountability of data assets throughout all business units, Zalando is currently implementing a group-wide master data management (MDM) solution that will provide the capabilities to create, maintain, and manage specific data domains throughout all business units.

This position will be part of the future team at Zalando Technology Foundation that will accompany the implementation and migration, and will drive and manage MDM as a product within Zalando, being responsible for the future roadmap and integration of future data domains.
WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED
As a senior technical product manager, you will have the chance to shape the future of data management here at Zalando. You will drive MDM as a product, with the goal to extend reach and acceptance, and possibly initiate the implementation of other data domains into the system.

During and after the implementation of the MDM solution, you will collect user requirements to break them down into functional requirements. You define business rules with stakeholders in all units, with a strong focus on processes, workflows and governance.

Collaborate with other brilliant Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers and Analysts across Zalando to create positive customer impact together. Help define our team's objective, and continuously improve the self-organization of the team. Act as a Mentor to the team members and help grow junior and mid-level members of the team.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You are a passionate technical product manager.

Are your ideas exciting enough to get the buy-in of autonomous engineering teams? Are people following you because they want to? Are you willing to make a tough call to solve a complex problem? Perfect match!

You are an analytical thinker. You excel in the midst of complexity and quickly get to the core of a problem.

You are a proactive challenger. You know what to do when you see room for improvement. You are eager to push the limits of what is state-of-the-art now.

You are a continuous learner. You evolve as quickly as technology itself and are always leaning into new technologies to make use of the newest trends.

Finally, you are self-driven and motivated, and you bring an agile mindset and work approach.

You are a master in data analysis and modeling.

You have had at least 5 years experience with concepts and methods of data governance, data quality and master data management, and you are passionate about them. It is an easy task for you to gather business requirements and generate use cases by interacting with business.

You gained a technical understanding of MDM and underlying architectures, and you are able to convey MDM concepts to a broad range of stakeholders. You have experience with MDM solutions from vendors such as TIBCO or Informatica.

It is easy for you to grasp the interconnection of software components, and you have a general knowledge of enterprise architecture. You have experience with software design and development processes, as well as agile methodologies. A strong capability to research, self-learn, and develop deep expertise in our Master Data Management platform will help you grow.
PERKS AT WORK

• A workplace run on trust, empowerment and feedback; positive, inspiring working atmosphere
• Competitive salary, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount, discounts from external partners, centrally located offices, public transport discounts, municipality services, great IT equipment, flexible working times, additional holidays and volunteering time off, free beverages and fruits, diverse sports and health offerings
• Mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts
• Relocation assistance for internationals, PME family service and parent & child rooms

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
ABOUT ZALANDO
Zalando is Europe's leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 17 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 34 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use.

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.