THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Partner Tech provides the best experience and tools to our propositions and partners to ease their operations, empower them and increase their profit pool and efficiency to serve our customers. We build solutions that support our partners using the different partnership models (Wholesale, Partner Program and Connected Retail).
As a Team Lead of Program Managers in Partner Tech, you will lead a team of 7 Software Program Managers in a PMO with two parallel teams, and work closely with a number of individual contributors and another Team Lead reporting to the Head of PMO. Your contributions will range from people management to managing a project portfolio for one of the sub-areas of Partner Tech.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
You’ll lead a team of (Software) Program Managers, dedicated to delivering great things for our partners.
You’ll manage a project portfolio in support of one of the Partner Tech domains, with direct connection to strategic decisions being made for all of Partner Tech and for the embetterment of the company.
You’ll work closely with both your colleagues in Partner Tech, as well as our stakeholders across Zalando to help solve problems that matter.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You have several years of experience of leading a team of project managers.
You have an excellent understanding, and experience of working with partners, third parties and partner-facing teams.
You come prepared with personal experience and proven methodologies in project portfolio management, with having led a project portfolio.
You have the experience, and potentially professional training, to showcase your talents in project- and program management (e.g. Prince2, PMP)
You own the right attitude for both hands-on and leadership work, where delegation and guidance is the key
You have obtained relevant academic background, such as a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field such as technology.
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
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 Lounge by Zalando, 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 for full-time employees
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
