Creative Project Management Lead (all genders) - Zalando Fashion Studios

Creative Project Management Lead (all genders) - Zalando Fashion Studios

Pay Competitive

Location Berlin/Berlin

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 5082382

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As part of Zalando's Content Solutions Team, the Creative Strategy & Campaigns team is specialised in building creative and influential content campaigns for brand partners and internal stakeholders.

Thus, we are looking for a Creative Project Management Lead (all genders) to grow our Creative business by developing the creative services and team and to achieve long-term marketing success by offering holistic tailored solutions. In this role you will become a key pillar of the consulting and creation team and a leader of work and people.

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

• Lead and develop a small team (4-5 x Project Managers) focusing on managing multiple content production projects for internal and external stakeholders
• Plan, coordinate and execute complex projects (including content production in form of images, videos, editorial etc.) and develop processes, cost frameworks and timings
• Manage day to day team management including resource allocation, prioritisation, supporting and mentoring using your excellent communication and management skills
• Optimise and organise structures, tasks, processes and frameworks to enable teams to continue effective collaboration and efficiencies
• Own and lead your own projects supporting the leadership and management operational plans and goals
• Be data savvy to take informed decisions and give direction on projects / to people, be able to evaluate project performance including the performance of people
• Facilitate communications required throughout the project lifecycle with project teams as well as senior leadership and management
• Manage project paperwork such as Scope of Work, NDAs and fulfil financial tasks on managing and tracking budgets, payments and expenses and also manage risks, issues
• Network with and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Resolve issues that can cause delays, conflicts and other challenges in meeting project requirements and be able to support with change management initiatives
• Manage crisis situations when needed and escalate issues as well as solutions to Team Leads
• Hold workshops and retrospective meetings to enable and strengthen collaboration, sharing of knowledge and ideas
• Strive to ensure the highest quality in delivery, by aligning timelines and strategies of partner brands and Zalando in the best way possible
• Working closely with fellow leads and Team leads to contribute to overall structures for success and growth of talent and team

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• 5-7+ years experience in client-facing roles as freelancer or within a creative agency or production company
• At least 2-3 years of experience as a leader, leading (and growing) a small team
• Knowledge in the area of content and creative production (digital, offline etc.), processes
• Experience in delivering and managing from start to finish requiring steering and communication with multiple stakeholders including external partners, suppliers
• Hands-on mentality, you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment dealing with many topics simultaneously and always thrive to find the best solution in the shortest possible time
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network, collaborate and also resolve conflicts in challenging situations
• Lead by example with high standards and strong work ethics
• Have an interest in developing people, strong skills in managing various types of people/personalities
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills
• An interest in keeping up to date with trends and technologies in cultural and business landscapes
• Successful completion of a degree in marketing, communication, multimedia production or similar fields
• Experience in fashion and lifestyle and digital advertising
• Experience in using project management tools e.g. Asana, Monday.com
• Fluent English necessary

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. 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 Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) 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
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counseling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.

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