Principal Portfolio Manager, Core Fashion

Zalando SE; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Principal Portfolio Manager, um das Portfolio-Management für die Kernmode zu leiten. In dieser Schlüsselrolle werden Sie strategische Prioritäten definieren, Projekte bewerten und Ressourcen effizient zuweisen, um die Unternehmensziele zu erreichen. Sie arbeiten eng mit der Unternehmensführung zusammen und tragen zur Schaffung eines transparenten und effektiven Managementsystems bei. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Mode und E-Commerce haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Leistungen

Mitarbeiteraktienprogramm

40% Rabatt auf Mode und Beauty-Produkte

2 bezahlte Freiwilligentage pro Jahr

Hybrid-Arbeitsmodell

Arbeiten im Ausland für bis zu 30 Tage

27 Urlaubstage pro Jahr

Umzugshilfe verfügbar

Familienservices

Gesundheits- und Wellnessoptionen

Mentale Gesundheitsunterstützung

Qualifikationen

• Erfahrung in der Leitung von Portfolio-Management-Initiativen.
• Fähigkeit, strategische Prioritäten zu definieren und zu kommunizieren.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung und Implementierung eines strategischen Portfolio-Management-Rahmens.
• Überwachung und Optimierung des Projektportfolios zur strategischen Ausrichtung.
• Identifizierung und Bewertung potenzieller Risiken für das Projektportfolio.

Kenntnisse

Strategisches Denken

Führungserfahrung

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Projektmanagement-Methodologie

Agile Methoden

Risikomanagement

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Ausbildung

Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

Portfolio-Management-Software

Jobbeschreibung

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Principal Portfolio Manager, Core Fashion

Apply locations Berlin time type Full time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago job requisition id 2717861

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The Global PMO drives the intake and successful delivery of Zalando’s most impactful initiatives by steering the complexity and challenges around prioritization, ranking, and transparency. Core Fashion, Zalando’s 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 execution 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 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 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 decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and accountability.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU

• You are a strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive business outcomes through effective portfolio management.

• You have years of experience in the tech, e-commerce, and online industry and a strong experience as a leader.

• You can navigate in the tech as well as business-related contexts and are experienced in acting as the link between strategy and execution for all hierarchy levels.

• You possess great interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with all forms of stakeholders up to the C-suite that allow you to speak with precision, clarity, and empathy.

• You have developed and/or managed a matrix organization portfolio.

• You are comfortable with ambiguity and change while bringing solutions to help move decisions and the organization forward.

• You have mastered project management methodology and frameworks, especially in an agile environment.

• You have empathy, awareness, and understanding related to working in a mission-driven and highly diverse and inclusive environment like Zalando.

• You have near-native language English writing and speaking skills.

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

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce to the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets.

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising, and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.