THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As Project Manager, you'll work on Category Management opportunities, setting up and managing cross-functional projects, exploring innovative solutions and optimizing business processes. From Problem Definition to Solution design; you'll be working independently to define and implement solutions across various teams & departments.
You'll represent (in meetings or decision-making) all the aspects of the work, offering a first-level of information on these topics. You'll use your expertise to support other teams to find solutions to business processes issues. You'll contribute to the improvement of company standards and best practices related to commercial processes.
You are responsible for actively driving and implementing the solutions for our Commercial Beauty’s business processes. For example, defining beauty sampling processes and executing it with respective owners of the process.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED
You are able to clearly articulate and contextualize prioritization and trade-off decisions to stakeholders at all levels. You establish long-lasting, valuable partnerships with stakeholders at eye-level to drive alignment across the organization
You have proven experience managing mid-size and complex projects, whilst demonstrating the capacity to manage multiple senior stakeholders
You possess a sense of ownership and high proactivity. In this position you would work independently and you need to quickly familiarise yourself with new topics.
You distinguish yourself by your structured way of working. You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Good collaboration with teams is especially important to you.
You contribute to papers, presentations and feel confident to present solutions to senior stakeholders
You take ownership and drive cross-functional projects (especially commercial projects) – from project scope and target definition, project planning and management of work streams and stakeholders, to implementation and retrospective. You oversee & manage the progress of all your projects in a structured way, present to various stakeholders and solve newly arising problems on-the-go
You keep it simple and approach problems and opportunities with a logical and pragmatic mindset and evaluate potential against costs to develop a clear rationale for decision making and convincing on-point documents
You work closely and build up relations with stakeholders across the company. You confidently and professionally present the business opportunity and collaborate with empathy to achieve the targets; communicate transparently and share findings and decisions to exploit synergies and drive growth across departments
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Degree in business studies and 3+ years of solid work experience in project management or other positions in the fashion/beauty industry with a proven track record
Experience in managing cross-functional projects and multiple internal and external stakeholders. Entrepreneurial mindset with strong perseverance - you take ownership, work in a structured & independent manner and do not lose sight of your goals within complex topics
Logical thinking and strong analytical skills, confident in working with data sets, capable of creating business cases, applying a customer centric mindset and writing papers.
Excellent use of Google applications (mainly Google docs, sheets & slides). Ideally, experience with Microstrategy or similar BI-systems
Strong communication and presentation skills in English, ability to efficiently deal with various stakeholders through succinct communication and maintaining good relationships.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
