🚀 Lead Applied Science Manager (all genders) bei Zalando in Berlin – Engineering & Research Leadership

Stichworte

• AppliedScience
• MachineLearning
• PricingAlgorithms
• Leadership
• Python
• Berlin
• Zalando
• Hybrid
• DataScience
• Econometrics

Zusammenfassung

Zalando sucht für den Bereich Lounge einen erfahrenen Applied Science Manager zur Leitung des Pricing-Algorithms-Teams in Berlin. In dieser Schlüsselposition führen Sie ein interdisziplinäres Team aus Wissenschaftlern und Ingenieuren, um komplexe Preisstrategien mittels Machine Learning und Ökonometrie zu optimieren. Sie verantworten den gesamten Lebenszyklus algorithmischer Lösungen, von der ersten Forschungsidee bis hin zum produktiven Einsatz. Die Rolle bietet die Chance, signifikanten Einfluss auf den kommerziellen Erfolg eines führenden E-Commerce-Unternehmens zu nehmen. Ideale Kandidaten bringen Führungserfahrung in R&D-Umgebungen sowie tiefgehende Expertise in Python und Machine Learning mit.

Benefits und Qualifikationen

• Hybrid-Arbeitsmodell mit bis zu 60% Homeoffice
• 40% Mitarbeiter-Rabatt bei Zalando und 30% bei Lounge
• Möglichkeit zum Arbeiten aus dem Ausland für bis zu 30 Tage
• Aktienprogramm für Mitarbeitende
• Unterstützung bei Relocation und Umzug nach Berlin

Stellenausschreibung

Lead the Future of Pricing at Lounge by Zalando

Lounge by Zalando is a premier European shopping club, and our growth is powered by sophisticated pricing and assortment optimization. As an Applied Science Manager, you will empower a team of talented scientists and engineers to deliver high-impact, scientifically-sound solutions for our core business challenges. You will oversee the development of demand-based pricing algorithms that manage billions in goods annually, utilizing cutting-edge machine learning, econometrics, and operations research.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing, interdisciplinary team, translating complex technical capabilities into tangible business value.
• Guide technical talent, foster an inclusive team culture, and support individual career growth.
• Define and execute project roadmaps, navigating the complexities of R&D while identifying high-impact pricing levers.
• Drive excellence in Applied Science by implementing industry-leading best practices and engineering standards.
• Act as a strategic partner to product managers and stakeholders, providing clarity to ambiguous technical problems.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in a quantitative field such as Machine Learning, Economics, or Operations Research.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in algorithmic fields and 2 years of leadership experience in agile environments.
• Proven track record of moving scientific solutions from initial concept to production.
• Proficiency in Python and a solid grasp of software engineering best practices for production-ready systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to structure and solve complex technical issues.

What We Offer

Zalando provides a comprehensive benefit package designed to support your professional and personal life. Enjoy 27 days of annual leave plus additional volunteering days. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% remote work, supplemented by the option to work from abroad for 30 days per year. We offer significant discounts on our fashion products, an employee shares program, and extensive relocation assistance. Furthermore, you will have access to health and wellbeing services, mental health coaching, and a dedicated training platform to drive your continuous development.