Principal Product Manager

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM
Lounge by Zalando is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products, serving millions of members across 20+ European markets. At the core of our high-growth strategy is pricing and assortment optimization. The Pricing & Buying Science mission within Lounge Tech is responsible for the algorithmic engines driving both Pricing and Buying at Lounge.
As the Principal Product Manager, you will lead the development and evolution of two products that each assign value to articles at Lounge: 1) the buying recommendation algorithm, which helps buyers determine what to buy and how much, and 2) the demand-based pricing algorithm, which balances maximizing the long-term value of articles with strategic commercial objectives. Working at the intersection of applied science, technology, and commercial teams, you will have a unique opportunity to directly contribute to a key pillar of Lounge’s future success and deliver measurable business impact.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
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!
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 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

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

• Lead algorithmic discovery: Drive the discovery and validation of high-impact commercial decisions, translating complex business problems into clear algorithmic product requirements for applied science teams.

• Own the roadmap: Take accountability for the end-to-end product vision and roadmap, driving alignment and prioritization across multiple stakeholder groups and technical workstreams to meet business objectives.

• Foster cross-functional partnership: Build strong partnerships across commercial and technology teams, facilitating effective collaboration between applied science teams and business stakeholders.

• Maintain strategic balance: Effectively balance short-term tactical wins with the execution of a long-term, high-impact product vision.

• Drive holistic ecosystem integration: Shape and integrate the value produced by the buying and pricing algorithms more deeply into our business processes to ultimately streamline decision-making and maximize business impact.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE…

• 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.

OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we 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 up to each team to best support their 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, 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

ABOUT LOUNGE BY ZALANDO
Lounge by Zalando is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products in 20+ European countries. We offer our members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. However, Zalando Lounge is so much more than discounts. Our strength lies in our focus on fashion: from sought-after labels to niche brands, from famous international names to trendy luxury brands, we make sure to meet the fashion taste of all our customers, who are always on the hunt for the best products at the best prices. Working with our brand partners, we're pioneering innovative supply-chain and production processes and offer them an impactful and smart solution, creating a new way to shop for fashion - and a new way to sell it. https://www.zalando-lounge.de