Sr. Lead Strategy & Innovation (all genders) - Maternity Cover

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Business Development & Strategy

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The team plays a critical part in driving the overall innovation and strategic direction within the Content Solutions business unit, ensuring that Zalando remains at the forefront of content creation and delivery. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation, quality, and efficiency in content production, we're seeking a proactive professional to drive our content forward.

You'll lead Zalando's Business Strategy and Innovation Team within Content Solutions; In this role you will be responsible for driving innovation to enhance Zalando’s product presentation and improve content production processes. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll scout opportunities and oversee projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will stay updated on innovative technologies within the content sphere, such as Virtual Models, 3D, and VR. Additionally, a strong focus on business, analytics, and strategy is essential.

Join us as we shape the future of content at Zalando, where creativity and innovation go hand in hand. Let's elevate our content together.

Please note that the position is fixed term, until June 30 2025.

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

  • Be your team's biggest fan. Lead the strategy and innovation team. You set clear goals for your team that are aligned with higher-level objectives of Content Solutions. You delegate to empower your team, giving them freedom while being available for guidance and advice.

  • Solve something that matters. Focus on driving the Virtual Content Production Pipeline projects. Research and evaluate emerging technologies for content production, including AI-generated content, AR, VR, 3D, and other interactive experiences, to assess their feasibility and impact on enhancing customer engagement within Zalando.

  • Project & Portfolio Management. You’ll be responsible for overseeing and enabling additional projects within the team. You’ll be able to manage and balance the capacity within the team as well as be responsible for maintaining the overall project pipeline. Manage the content solution project portfolio and act as the point of contact for the Zalando Portfolio network, coordinating collaboration for Zalando Group projects.

  • Think Big, Act fast. Build strategic partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and industry experts to remain at the forefront of technological advancements and seamlessly integrate innovative technologies into Zalando's content production processes.

  • Strategy & Operations. Develop the annual roadmaps to align content solutions priorities with Zalando’s overarching strategy. Serve as the primary contact for DMC (Design-Marketing-Content) teams and Group portfolio managers. Develop comprehensive documentation on department strategy, business plans, and various strategic projects. Take ownership for our monthly All Hands to ensure we can celebrate all the team achievements across the business unit.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • Minimum of 7+ years solid work experience in a similar role, preferably in fashion e-commerce or content production. Experience leading innovation projects and teams

  • You want to learn and develop - working in fashion and ecommerce, what’s in one month is out the next. We’ll all be learning new skills together, at every level. 

  • Strong internal and external stakeholder and project management experience (across different levels). You have great organisational and coordination skills, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy ensuring that work is completed on time and in full

  • Solid analytical knowledge with ability to analyse reports and KPIs, good with numbers with an eye for creativity.

  • 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

  • You’re committed to diversity and inclusivity – you’ll share our message of inclusivity and liberation through fashion. You will be an ambassador for this in your output and your internal conduct.

  • Communicating with your colleagues in English is a breeze, more language skills are welcome

  • You have experience working with Google Sheets, Doc and Slides as well as MS Office

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

Recruiter

Flavio Stella

flavio.stella@zalando.de

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

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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