THE ROLE & THE TEAM Zalando is seeking an experienced and strategicLead Program Portfolio Managerto oversee the Assortment & Inbound portfolio, which leads the development of cutting edge tooling for both the wholesale and partner sides, enabling seamless operations across a highly interconnected ecosystem. The role involves close collaboration with key business units such as Markets, Propositions, Lounge, and Private Label, to drive innovation, streamline processes, and ensure alignment with Zalandos ambitious strategic goals. As such, it is an opportunity to merge strategic vision with operational excellence while cultivating transformative cross functional partnerships at Europes premier online fashion platform.INCLUSIVE BY DESIGNAt Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.do.BETTER our diversity & inclusion strategy: Our employee resource groups: WHAT WED LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)Strategic Alignment and Portfolio Optimization: Responsible for the overall success of the A&I project portfolio, ensuring its alignment with Partner Tech''s (PTs) strategic objectives. Support the prioritization and selection of projects that will have the greatest business impact, balancing risk, resource allocation, and expected outcomes to maximize portfolio value and performance.Leadership and Team Management: Manage the program management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and successful project execution. Develop and foster a high performance culture, building the teams capabilities to handle complex and high stakes projects across multiple functions.Executive Stakeholder Management: Engage with senior executives and business leaders to provide regular updates on portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities. Effectively manage relationships with executive stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on project goals, ensuring that the portfolio supports the organizations strategic business outcomes.Portfolio Health Monitoring and Risk Management: Continuously monitor portfolio performance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could threaten the successful delivery of projects. Provide actionable insights on project status, resource utilization, and dependencies to ensure that the organizations investments are optimized and delivering expected returns.Process and Governance Improvement: Establish and refine governance processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness