Executive Project Manager - CPO, Corporate Functions (all genders)

In your role as Executive Project Manager, you will work hand-in-hand with the CPO and their leadership team on driving strategic priorities for the company. Working on a broad set of strategic and organisational topics will provide you with opportunities to demonstrate and further develop your project management and stakeholder management skills as well as strategic thinking and problem solving skills.

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. 

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• You’ll support the CPO with adhering to their daily business, in preparing and following up on appointments or working on internal and external communication formats; ensuring meetings are well prepared and keeping an eye on the agenda, key objectives and deliverables; coordinating cross-functional activities; strategizing about overarching objectives and priorities within the remit of the CPO

• You’ll manage selected strategic projects at company level with expert teams from multiple parts of the organisation to drive business efficiency and effectiveness improvements. You will work in close collaboration with the CPO and their leadership team, in particular the Chief of Staff. Depending on the project, your involvement can vary from a steering role (PMO) to leading individual workstreams, including the problem definition, solution development and implementation work 

• Independently you’ll structure and prepare written materials, including researching and analysing data. These documents will oftentimes need to be tailored to senior audiences and adhere to the highest standards.  

• You’ll liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership.

• Strong project management skills, as well as the ability to prioritise and maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities and an agile environment set you apart. You consistently demonstrate the ability to take initiative, understand deadlines and carry multiple projects at the same time with limited guidance 

• You have built expertise in portfolio management and process improvement, ideally in driving transformation and change management.

• You possess outstanding oral and written communication skills, including experience in writing Board-level documents

• You bring strong business acumen and can relate the priorities in the CPO areas to the Zalando group strategy. 

• You exhibit strong interpersonal and influencing skills and have demonstrated your ability to work effectively with multiple and senior stakeholders  

• You have a hands-on attitude with a growth mindset; a willingness to jump in and get involved where needed, and are comfortable working with ambiguity and proactively manage your stakeholders. You take pride in representing Zalando’s leadership principles (OFMs, e.g. “Purpose first, ego second”).

• 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 (for Zalando SE)
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counseling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching are available

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