Principal Project Manager Performance

Location

Berlin

Contract

Full time

Job Category

Project & Program Management

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are seeking a Principal Project Manager to join our Performance & Growth team, a pivotal area within Zalando's People & Organization department. In this individual contributor role, you will be instrumental in shaping the growth strategy for the entire Zalando group, from initial concept to full implementation. This involves leading complex, cross-functional projects that require deep expertise in the L&D and Talent Management space. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders to develop innovative solutions that directly enhance the employee experience and build the future of our learning and talent development landscape.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace:

WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Shape our future Talent Development Landscape: Leverage the latest AI developments to shape the learning and development experience at Zalando, creating solutions that align with the company's strategy and provide a stellar growth experience for all employees.
• Design and Implement Talent and L&D Solutions: You will play a central role in creating, improving, and implementing new products and solutions to equip our teams with the necessary skills and capabilities to fulfill their roles, today and in the future.
• Lead Key Projects: You will be taking the lead on critical initiatives, overseeing them from the initial conceptual design all the way through to successful implementation.
• Drive Strategy with Data and Insights: You will use your knowledge of the latest trends, your technical acumen and your analytical skills to conduct data analyses and benchmarks, providing strategic recommendations to ensure our Talent Development practices are at the forefront of the industry.
• Engage with Stakeholders: You'll build strong partnerships with a wide range of internal teams, to ensure aligned and effective rollout of initiatives.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Collaborate with external consultants and experts to stay on top of market trends, continuously refining and evolving our approach to talent management.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have proven your conceptual and solution design skills in L&D or Talent Management with minimum 5+ years experience in a consultancy or expert role within a complex, global organization.
• You are an experienced project leader, and bring structure and execution focus into the work of diverse project teams.
• You dispose of excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and have the ability to simplify complex problems for various stakeholder groups.
• Ideally you bring experience in