Sr. Lead Strategy & Innovation (all genders) - Maternity Cover

at  Zalando

Berlin, Berlin, Germany -

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Immediate09 Aug, 2024Not Specified09 May, 20247 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The team plays a critical part in driving the overall innovation and strategic direction within the Content Solutions business unit, ensuring that Zalando remains at the forefront of content creation and delivery. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation, quality, and efficiency in content production, we’re seeking a proactive professional to drive our content forward.
You’ll lead Zalando’s Business Strategy and Innovation Team within Content Solutions; In this role you will be responsible for driving innovation to enhance Zalando’s product presentation and improve content production processes. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll scout opportunities and oversee projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will stay updated on innovative technologies within the content sphere, such as Virtual Models, 3D, and VR. Additionally, a strong focus on business, analytics, and strategy is essential.
Join us as we shape the future of content at Zalando, where creativity and innovation go hand in hand. Let’s elevate our content together.

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

  • Be your team’s biggest fan. Lead the strategy and innovation team. You set clear goals for your team that are aligned with higher-level objectives of Content Solutions. You delegate to empower your team, giving them freedom while being available for guidance and advice.
  • Solve something that matters. Focus on driving the Virtual Content Production Pipeline projects. Research and evaluate emerging technologies for content production, including AI-generated content, AR, VR, 3D, and other interactive experiences, to assess their feasibility and impact on enhancing customer engagement within Zalando.
  • Project & Portfolio Management. You’ll be responsible for overseeing and enabling additional projects within the team. You’ll be able to manage and balance the capacity within the team as well as be responsible for maintaining the overall project pipeline. Manage the content solution project portfolio and act as the point of contact for the Zalando Portfolio network, coordinating collaboration for Zalando Group projects.
  • Think Big, Act fast. Build strategic partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and industry experts to remain at the forefront of technological advancements and seamlessly integrate innovative technologies into Zalando’s content production processes.
  • Strategy & Operations. Develop the annual roadmaps to align content solutions priorities with Zalando’s overarching strategy. Serve as the primary contact for DMC (Design-Marketing-Content) teams and Group portfolio managers. Develop comprehensive documentation on department strategy, business plans, and various strategic projects. Take ownership for our monthly All Hands to ensure we can celebrate all the team achievements across the business unit.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:7.0Max:12.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

Marketing / Advertising / MR / PR

Software Engineering

Graduate

Proficient

1

Berlin, Germany