Principal Portfolio Manager Core Fashion
Principal Portfolio Manager Core Fashion
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Job Description
THE ROLE & THE TEAM
The Global PMO drives the intake and successful delivery of Zalandos most impactful initiatives by steering the complexity and challenges around prioritization ranking and transparency. Core Fashion Zalandos largest proposition aims to build deep customer relationships by helping customers feel confident safe and happy with their fashion choices.
The Principal Portfolio Manager will implement portfolio management standards enable the of the Core Fashion Proposition strategy and ensure alignment of all investments with overarching business goals. They will also implement target portfolio metrics and key ceremonies and standard processes for portfolio management.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando our vision is to be the leading panEuropean ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle ecommerce 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 youre 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/en/ourculture/diversityandinclusion
WHAT WED LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
You will spearhead the development and implementation of a strategic portfolio management framework collaborating closely with company leadership to define priorities establish clear criteria for project selection and evaluation and ensure alignment with overarching business goals.
You will oversee and optimize the project portfolio to maintain strategic alignment meticulously evaluating and prioritizing projects based on their fit with company strategy resource requirements potential impact on business outcomes and alignment with risk tolerance.
You will proactively identify and assess potential risks that could affect the project portfolio including internal and external factors develop comprehensive mitigation strategies and implement robust risk management processes to safeguard project success minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity.
You will efficiently allocate resources across strategic initiatives including financial human and technological resources ensuring optimal utilization and recommending adjustments as needed to maximize portfolio performance balance resource constraints and deliver the greatest return on investment.
You will assume responsibility for managing the organizational portfolio providing regular insightful reporting on key updates progress against strategic objectives and portfolio performance and fostering a culture of transparency regarding strategic investments to facilitate informed decisionmaking stakeholder engagement and accountability.
WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU
You are a strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive business outcomes through effective portfolio management.
Have years of experience in the tech ecommerce and online industry and a strong experience as a leader.
You can can navigate in the tech as well as business related context and is experienced in acting as the link between strategy and for all hierarchy levels.
Possess great interpersonal communication and influencing skills with all forms of stakeholders up to the Csuite that allow you to speak with precision clarity and empathy.
Developed and/or managed a matrix organization portfolio.
Be comfortable with ambiguity and change while bringing solutions to help move decisions and the organization forward.
Mastered project management methodology and frameworks especially in an agile environment.
Have empathy awareness and understanding related to working in a mission driven and highly diverse and inclusive environment like Zalando.
Have a near native language English writing and speaking skills.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits heres 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 fulltime 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 peertopeer review
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
