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Executive Project Manager (f/m/d)

Employer
Zalando
Location
Berlin
Closing date
15 Feb 2022

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Function
Operations
Level
Coordinator / Executive
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Job Details

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our SVP of Product Design. As the Executive Project Manager, you will drive high priority projects in collaboration with the expert teams - especially in the areas of strategy, business steering, people and organisation. In this exciting position you will be responsible for managing strategic projects end-to-end by coordinating cross-functional teams, developing processes, and solutions and driving project progress whilst actively managing stakeholders at all levels in the company in an ever changing environment.

This is also an opportunity to act as an advisor to the SVP from time to time, being a sounding board for ideas. This is a great opportunity to observe and learn from some of the most senior people in the organisation by having a more holistic picture, whilst deep diving into critical business challenges within Zalando.
WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED
  • Manage multiple projects with high strategic or structural importance together with expert teams. You will be actively involved in projects of priority for the company and ensure timely implementation across the business, having end-to-end responsibility for those projects: from briefing, analysis, creation of concepts, and presenting your findings to the leadership teams within Digital Experience and Marketing
  • Independently structuring and preparing written materials with clarity is a key focus for this role, including researching and analysis of data
  • Liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including senior and top management
  • Support the SVP with her daily business, in preparing and following up on appointments or working on communication formats. You shall ensure meetings content is prepared in advance and keep an eye on the agenda
  • Play an active role in preparing and organising communication events across the SVP's responsibilities, e.g. leadership meetings and DX/Marketing-wide communication.


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Project delivery, you have several years professional experience in management consulting, PMO, or business development, ideally in the fashion or e-commerce environment. You have demonstrated top performance in large-scale project management within complex, fast paced organisations across multiple stakeholders and cross-functionally with virtual teams
  • Crisp and concise communication, you have the sharp ability to draft logical storylines/outlines and are experienced in writing senior leadership/board-level documents
  • Strong customer focus, you are structured and well organized and always think one step ahead with the customer in mind. Furthermore, you bring strong interpersonal skills with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong ownership, you have a hands-on mentality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment dealing with many topics simultaneously and always thrive to find the best solution in the shortest possible time
  • Fluency in English is required
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 23 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 45 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.

Company

Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to 35 million active customers in 17 markets, offering clothing, footwear, accessories and beauty from over 3,000 international brands.

Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation and interaction. As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners and every valuable player in the Zalando story.

Our goal is to become the starting point for fashion. We focus on the fashion industry and therefore operate in a variety of business areas.

  • Fashion Store​
    Zalando online shops are tailored to local customers’ needs in 17 different European markets. The range extends from renowned global brands and fast fashion to local brands and is supplemented by our private labels.
     
  • Offprice
    The Offprice business of Zalando serves the sale of previous season’s assortments. As part of a shopping club, the Zalando Lounge offers registered members exclusive sales campaigns at discounted prices.
     
  • Zalando's Private Labels
    Zalando’s private label assortment includes shoes, clothing and accessories for women, men and children. With a total of six private labels, Zalando creates its own products, covering the entire value chain from design to sales.
     
  • Zalon
    Zalon is our style advice service, via which customers can consult and get inspiration from selected stylists regarding individualized purchases.
     
  • Zalando Marketing Services
    The entirety of Zalando’s expertise and scope is bundled in Zalando Marketing Services, which now offers personalized marketing solutions for our brand partners.
     
  • Zalando Fulfilment Solutions
    Zalando makes its own logistics capabilities available to external partners, so they do not have to be concerned with infrastructure issues but can concentrate fully on their core competence in the fashion business.
     
  • Zalando Partner Services
    Zalando helps other players in the industry to be successful in the digital world. For example, by connecting warehouse stocks with multiple retailers, by digitizing processes involved in fashion wholesale and by integrating offline businesses into our Zalando platform.


With a strong workforce of around 14,000 employees of over 130 different nationalities, Zalando unites diverse people, capabilities and concepts. Consolidating our effort and ideas scales our impact as an innovator in Fashion, Technology, Digital Marketing and Logistics Operations.

Company info
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Telephone
+49 (0)30 2759 4693
Location
Zalando SE
Valeska-Gert-Straße 5
 Berlin
Germany
10243
Germany
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