Senior Program Manager - Information Security (all genders)

Senior Program Manager - Information Security (all genders)

Zalando

Zalando’s Information Security department is looking for a Senior Program Manager for their Strategy Team.

The Information Security department tackles security threats and protects Zalando’s ability to operate in cyberspace. Under constantly evolving regulatory requirements, customer data, employee data, Zalando’s business data, and the data of partners fall under our responsibility to protect them throughout the entire data lifecycle.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for driving strategic security-related programs and projects on behalf of the Information Security department and directly contribute to strengthening the state of security at Zalando.

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

1. Leading complex, various multi-departmental projects/programs end to end.
2. Being responsible for planning, monitoring, and change management for your programs/projects.
3. Managing interdependencies and coordination across projects and programs to safeguard overall progress and quality.
4. Effectively managing conflict and priorities.
5. Using excellent soft skills to bring in and involve the right people to make projects happen and tailor your communication to your audience.
6. Getting things done and challenging the status quo. Changing complexity into clarity, and adjusting your approach for each individual project.
7. Driving accountability, efficient team collaboration, and a feedback culture.

You have 5+ years of project/program management experience in an agile tech environment with a track record of delivering medium to high complexity projects and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

You speak the language of business as well as engineering and understand the process of moving from the first ideation to eventual go-live and handover. You have a strong capability to self-learn and an interest in Information Security-related topics.

You possess a working backwards approach to problem solving and a proven ability to listen, interpret, and incorporate feedback on your work. You regularly reflect on your own work and share feedback in a constructive way.

You are a highly motivated team player and an expert in managing conflicts and priorities with both teams and stakeholders. You take responsibility for your tasks and work in an independent and structured manner.

You consistently demonstrate a customer-centric approach and start to flag continuous improvement initiatives within your projects.

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!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect:

• 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
• 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)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review