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About the Role

As the Principal Product Manager for Pricing & Buying Science, you will lead the development and evolution of algorithmic engines that drive pricing and buying decisions at Lounge by Zalando. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact a key pillar of Lounge’s future success by working at the intersection of applied science, technology, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery and validation of high-impact commercial decisions, translating complex business problems into clear algorithmic product requirements for applied science teams.
• Own the end-to-end product vision and roadmap, driving alignment and prioritization across multiple stakeholder groups and technical workstreams to meet business objectives.
• Build strong partnerships across commercial and technology teams, facilitating effective collaboration between applied science teams and business stakeholders.
• Effectively balance short-term tactical wins with the execution of a long-term, high-impact product vision.
• Shape and integrate the value produced by the buying and pricing algorithms more deeply into business processes to streamline decision-making and maximize business impact.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of working successfully at the intersection of commercial and technology teams.
• Strong foundation in product craft, including continuous product discovery, experimentation, and iterative development methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills paired with strong commercial acumen and a sharp ability to quantify business impact.
• Superb technical translation skills, with a proven track record of breaking down complex technical or algorithmic concepts for non-technical business audiences.
• Domain expertise in e-commerce or retail technology environments, meaning you can comfortably navigate fast-paced operational ecosystems.
• Demonstrated leadership by influence, with experience leading and aligning cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Work Type

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week

Experience Level

• 6+ years of experience in product management

Benefits

• 27 days of holiday a year for full-time employees
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• 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
• 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
• Training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

About the Company

• Lounge by Zalando is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products in 20+ European countries, offering members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price.
• Zalando's 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 connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets.
• Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.

Equal Opportunity

• 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!
• We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.
• We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions.
• To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.
• We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone.
• If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.
• Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion