Manager, Special Projects

Votre Sommelier; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fashion-tech firm is seeking a Manager for Special Projects to drive strategic initiatives and optimize processes. This role offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging data analytics to influence high-stakes decisions. As part of a dynamic environment, you'll tackle complex challenges and contribute to the future of fashion retail. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for data and a desire to make an impact, this is your opportunity to shine in a fast-paced setting that values creativity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn learning materials

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a tier-1 management consulting firm followed by operational role.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics to influence management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise scalable processes for ASOS speed initiatives.
• Leverage data analytics to guide strategic decisions and enhance offerings.

Skills

Data Analytics

Project Management

SQL

Excel

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in Quantitative Discipline

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

About The Role

ASOS offers our fashion-loving 20-something customers a curated edit of own brands and several 3rd party brands. This helps us offer a unique portfolio of products that cater to our diverse customer base.

Join us at ASOS as the Manager, Special Projects and dive headfirst into our strategy-critical initiatives. You're not just in the driver's seat; you're the engine propelling us towards fashion e-commerce excellence.

This role offers high exposure, where your insights shape ASOS' success through senior leadership interactions. You'll be in the midst of high-stakes decision-making, influencing our strategies and operations.

At its core, this role is about strategic execution and operations through data. You'll explore new horizons, delving into the most challenging and creative problems ASOS has to offer. If you're a strategic-analytical powerhouse who enjoys cracking tough problems and crafting solutions, this is where you belong.

We seek an ambitious, adaptable learner to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape. ASOS is a creative fashion-tech firm, where every day brings new ideas and opportunities. Join us to define the future of fashion retail.

What you will be doing

1. Build and optimise scalable processes to continue hyper growth of ASOS speed initiatives (e.g., ASOS Reacts, Speed to Market)
2. Lead and execute end-to-end core projects, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
3. Leverage data analytics to uncover valuable insights that guide strategic decisions
4. Translate data into actionable recommendations to enhance our products and services
5. Use these insights to drive improvements in our offerings
6. Develop key metrics and dashboards to measure success and support strategic initiatives

We are ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers worldwide. We aim to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that includes our people. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

We are proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed, and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let our Talent team know in whatever way works best for you.

What you will need

• Experience with a tier-1 management consulting firm followed by an operational/business role in a high-growth startup or a fast-paced company
• Experience in executing cross-functional projects with teams such as Sales, Finance, and Product
• A knack for breaking complex problems into smaller parts and working with data
• Experience using data to create compelling stories tailored to the audience to influence management decisions
• Hands-on experience with Excel and SQL
• A natural curiosity and desire to make an impact

Nice to have

• Strong background or education in a quantitative discipline
• An interest in the fashion industry

Benefits

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave plus a celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care
• Flexible benefits allowance (extra cash or benefits)

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