THE ROLE AND THE TEAM
As a Technical Project Manager you will play a crucial role in guiding technical projects to their successful conclusion. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will ensure that all projects align with the organisation's goals and consistently meet the highest standards of excellence.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
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Lead the technical project lifecycle, ensuring projects align with organisational goals and are delivered successfully.
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Collect and analyse business requirements, and define project scope, timeline, and create and manage corresponding budgets.
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Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders; translating complex terms into understandable language and communicating project progress and updates timely.
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Anticipate risks, create mitigation plans, and address technical challenges, keeping projects on track and within specified parameters.
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Mentor junior team members, sharing expertise and ensuring the high standards of project management are consistently met.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
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A technically savvy individual with a passion for managing and delivering successful technical projects, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Understanding of SDLC and proficiency in relevant technologies.
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Someone who can bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding.
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, engineering).
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Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL4) preferred.
What We Do
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us:
Our position and vision:
- We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle
- Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty
- Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion.
Our offering:
- Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels
- Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction
- As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand.
- Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs.
Our beliefs:
- Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I
- We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.
