Principal Project Manager Performance & Growth (All Genders)

Principal Project Manager Performance & Growth (All Genders)

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 shape the growth strategy for the entire Zalando group, from initial concept to full implementation, leading complex cross‑functional projects that require deep expertise in L&D and Talent Management. 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

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 are committed to reducing bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on qualifications, skills and contributions. We ask that you refrain from including personal details such as photo, age or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential. If you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.

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 – 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 – Take 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 – Use your knowledge of the latest trends, technical acumen and 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 – 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 a minimum of 5+ years experience in a consultancy or expert role within a complex, global organization.
• You are an experienced project leader, bringing structure and execution focus into the work of diverse project teams.
• You possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can simplify complex problems for various stakeholder groups.
• Ideally you bring experience in applying Product Design principles to People‑related topics.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Social Studies or a related field.
• You can engage different audiences, including executive stakeholders, and communicate them in a clear, digestible way.
• You are solution‑oriented, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• You speak English fluently; additional languages are a plus.

OUR OFFER

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full‑time employees.
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week; actual practice is decided by each team to best support collaboration.
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year.
• Employee shares program.
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, and discounts from external partners.
• 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet, Retail, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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