Specialist Project Manager - Workplace Campus Strategy

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Project & Program Management

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

Zalando Workplace, a function within the Chief People Officer (CPO) organization and responsible for developing and maintaining the digital as well as the physical workplace for Zalando, is seeking a specialist project manager for our Workplace Campus Strategy team, part of Workplace Strategic Development. 

The Campus Strategy Team defines, develops and evolves our physical workplace at the HQ Campus in Berlin as well as our satellite offices in Germany and abroad. As a specialist Project Manager for our offices, you are supporting high impact projects or leading medium sized projects end-to-end whilst bringing together cross-functional teams, interacting with our customers, important stakeholders within the company and with our landlords and external planning partners.

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

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • Support in developing and evolving our physical Workplace, innovating concepts that shape our office environment and reflect our identity and culture.

  • Independently set up, plan, and manage small to medium-sized projects related to our physical office spaces.

  • Oversee project progress and drive decision-making through the application of standard project management methodologies, ensuring successful project delivery.

  • Collaborate with external stakeholders, representing Zalando and negotiating contracts that protect the company's interests.

  • Manage external planners, designers, and contractors, ensuring their designs reflect Zalando's values, branding identity and cultural ways of working.

  • Collaborate closely with our internal stakeholders identifying and coordinating the relevant expert teams to deliver on project and business objectives.

  • Engage with employees (our customers!) across all Zalando and translate their needs into actionable initiatives that enhance employee onsite experience, while adhering to overarching guidelines.

  • Develop and execute the design of small-scale pilot projects within our office spaces, including creating drawings, planning, and overseeing implementation from start to finish. 

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • You are a workplace enthusiast keen on finding out how we want to work and collaborate today with a specific eye on good design

  • You have 3-5 years working experience in a similar role and professional experience of minimum 1-2 projects of medium/high complexity

  • You have a university degree in engineering, architecture or similar education 

  • You are able to work in an analytical, focused way with an eye for innovation, strategy, detail and design 

  • You have extensive knowledge and experience in the use of CAD software to create and maintain our buildings floorplans

  • You have good knowledge of German Workplace regulations (ASR) and their implementation

  • You are familiar with industry norms and processes, including building certifications and standards, permitting, and have the ability to liaise with external consultants to navigate these processes.

  • You have excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, strong presentation and communication skills to enable collaboration, problem solving and decision-making is a must

  • Well-developed technical vocabulary in German & English are a must

  • Project Management certification (e.g. GPM/IPMA, PMI, Prince2) is a plus

  • You are based in Berlin and open for travels to different locations

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

  • 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 

Recruiter

Taruna Poonan

taruna.poonan@zalando.de

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