BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Join us in shaping the future at our location in Cologne as a

Senior Project Manager Expansionary Categories Europe (m/f/d) 

In this role you will actively shape the future of Birkenstocks Expansionary Categories in Europe, such as the Professional Business, Orthopedics or the Kids segment. You will own a key position in implementing strategy and make real impact on the future success. You will define, prioritise, and execute key strategic initiatives across all sales channels and countries. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct market analysis and translate customer needs into product requirements 
• Execute strategies aligned with business goals, employing data-driven decision making and technical expertise; balance long-term strategies with short time-to-market
• Define vision, goals, and business trajectory for products and lead project implementation
• Prioritize features, align stakeholders around vision and business impact
• Allocate resources efficiently, mitigate risks, and uphold quality standards
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams for successful, timely, and budget-compliant project completion, adapt to change, and uphold ethical standards
• Manage internal and external stakeholders with strong leadership and communication skills
• Focus on understanding and meeting customer needs to deliver value

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or design
• Minimum 7 years in product or project management, with profound experience in agile development, fashion/eCommerce, or digital products
• Understanding of business principles, technology/software development and user needs
• Proficiency in project or product management and strategy execution
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence, with ability to translate data into insights and business actions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
• Entrepreneurial mindset focusing on customer-centric growth
• Demonstrated indirect leadership and decision-making skills
• Creative problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Resilience, adaptability, and proactive attitude
• Passion for retail, trends, and technology
• Ability to innovate and collaborate effectively in diverse teams
• Fluent English language skills
• Willingness to travel for project-related purposes

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisitoin team is looking forward to receiving your online application!