The Corporate Real Estate unit is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing PMO team. You will be responsible for managing large scale (Greenfield) construction projects and other strategic projects to support the ambitious growth plans of Zalando. As Senior Project Manager you are leading these projects end-to-end whilst bringing together cross-functional teams and interacting with stakeholders at all levels of the company. 

• Manage highly complex, large scale logistics construction projects from initiation to closing 
• Manage selected projects of high strategic importance, challenge current thinking and decisions, present innovative solutions and drive projects forward on behalf of senior management with visible customer impact
• Successfully plan and execute projects by applying effective and efficient project management tools and techniques (including scope & change management, project plan, budget control, stakeholder management, benefits monitoring) 
• Identify and manage work packages, resources and stakeholders, keep several plates spinning at the same time to ensure deadlines are met
• Work closely with project sponsors, report to Senior Management and lead cross-functional teams and collaborate closely with external and internal stakeholders (Logistics Operations, Logistics Development, Portfolio Management, Architecture & Construction, Legal, Indirect Procurement, Finance, Facility Management and other departments)
• Establish and maintain decision templates as well as appropriate reporting structures. Influence decision making based on solid understanding of the existing technical landscape and the Zalando Group Strategy ambition.
• Build your own trustful stakeholder network and provide support and leadership to team members and peers
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best-practices to maximize reliability and efficiency of our processes.