THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Principal Data Analytics Consultant in the central Data Analytics department, you will co-drive the simplification of the Zalando analytics tooling together with the respective engineering leadership. You will lead and drive the creation of data products, identifying problems worth solving and delivering against Zalando's long-term vision. You will consult stakeholders in our solution stack, best practices and will suggest state-of-the-art analytical & engineering solutions. You create measurable customer value by defining and delivering solutions to problems with high to exceptional complexity, defining, managing roadmap and overseeing the product development phases end to end. As a team member to the Data Analytics Product Management, you get to move the needle in making the Zalando Data Strategy become a reality, fundamentally changing how Zalandos work with data.
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.
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WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Define product strategy and drive product development with a clear vision and roadmap for our diverse tooling ecosystem within the Zalando Analytics Landscape
Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from discovery to execution, with a customer-centric mindset supported by agile methodologies, to drive enhancements in user experience
Ensure the roadmaps align with the Data Product Area mission and goals, Zalando Data Strategy and overall Zalando Group Strategy
Understand and strive for a healthier data value chain, designing data products that adhere to the data strategy guiding principles as needed
Understand and interpret customer needs and requirements for data products and lead their adoption process
Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and obtain buy-in. Engage with senior business stakeholders and product managers from various departments within the organization, and work closely with data scientists, engineers, and others to meet target customer needs.
Define KPIs for your products, monitor success and iterate over time, implementing improvements based on insights and actively seeking user feedback.
Create adequate narrative to facilitate decision-making, communicate rationales and strategies and facilitate solution design.
Act as a coach and mentor to colleagues, promoting a culture of starting from the customer and working backwards.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…
You have relevant +7 years of expertise in Product Management or relevant equivalent experience in the Data and Analytics domain,
You have demonstrated experience in converting strategy and product roadmaps into high-quality products utilizing Product Development principles and methods.
You can define and manage complex roadmaps for our tooling landscape and have demonstrated experience with different BI tools
You can create a strong product vision and translate that vision for any audience, through well-crafted strategic documents, thorough requirements, and clear communication with stakeholders
You have successfully driven core capabilities with a multi-year horizon by owning and driving the long-term roadmap
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 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