Interim Corporate Strategy & PMO Manager

Farfetch
Porto
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level professionals comfortable with cross-functional project management and strategic thinking, operating in a global luxury resale environment based in Porto.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level professionals with cross-functional project management experience and strategic thinking capabilities in the luxury or fashion industry
    — “cross-functional, high-impact projects
  • Individuals who thrive in newly established teams and can provide strategic advice to business areas
    — “providing strategic advice to business areas

Things to consider

  • The role is time-bound with a 12-month fixed-term contract, which may require flexibility for long-term commitment
    — “12m FTC role with the potential to become permanent
  • The position requires working in Porto, which may be a consideration for candidates not based in Portugal
    — “Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to develop and iterate PMO processes and strategic documents
    — “Develop and iterate project and PMO documents and processes
  • Showcase examples of using data to inform project prioritization and business decisions
    — “leveraging data and insights to create reports and business cases
  • Demonstrate your capacity to work autonomously and manage stakeholder alignment effectively
    — “Confident working autonomously
  • Demonstrate your experience in creating dashboards and monitoring KPIs for project performance
    — “Create reports and dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Manager

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What success looks like

  • successful delivery of strategic projects
  • improved project management processes
  • positive stakeholder feedback
Typical background
experience in corporate strategybackground in project management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementStrategic PlanningOKR ProcessesCross-functional CollaborationStakeholder Management

Preferred

Data AnalysisProcess Improvement

Stack & domain

Interpersonal SkillsProject ManagementCritical ThinkingData AnalysisReport CreationBusiness Case DevelopmentCorporate StrategyOperationsLogistics

About the role

Original posting from Farfetch via Lever

At LUXCLUSIF, we are dedicated to redefining the luxury paradigm by offering premium pre-owned fashion to a global audience. As a pioneer in the global luxury resale market, we utilize advanced data-driven solutions to facilitate the buying and selling of high-end pre-owned items. With operations spread across the globe and strategic warehouses in key locations, we ensure a seamless supply of luxury goods. Our comprehensive services cover everything from item curation, quality control, operations, logistics to technology integrations and sales, delivering an unmatched resale experience for brands, retailers, and individual customers alike. We are part of the FARFETCH Group.

THE TEAM

The Luxclusif Corporate Strategy & PMO team is a newly established team that will be responsible for helping to define and deliver Luxclusif’s strategic priorities by leading the annual planning and OKR processes, managing a portfolio of cross-functional, high-impact projects, and providing strategic advice to business areas.

PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals. 

THE ROLE

Please note: This is a 12m FTC role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. 

In this position you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and delivering strategic projects that will positively shape the future of Luxclusif. The role will be very cross-functional and focussed on prioritising and managing high-impact initiatives, so we are looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal, project management and critical thinking skills.

The ideal candidate is someone who excels in both strategic thinking (i.e. shaping the direction of projects and ensuring we prioritise the most impactful initiatives), and project execution (i.e. driving the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects). We are looking for someone who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, but who does so in a collaborative and diplomatic way and ensures that all key stakeholders are brought along on the journey. The role will report to Luxclusif´s Head of Corporate Strategy & PMO.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Oversee of a portfolio of cross-functional, high-impact projects to ensure they are successfully delivered in line with expectations (the PMO project portfolio)

Project manage key strategic, cross-functional projects

Develop and iterate project and PMO documents and processes, ensuring they are aligned with best practise

Develop business cases to assess the expected impact of potential projects to inform the project prioritisation process

Conduct analysis to identify areas of opportunity for improvements and efficiencies

Create reports and dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and the performance of the PMO project portfolio

WHO YOU ARE

Experienced in portfolio and project management, with a track record of delivering impactful cross-functional projects

Strong interpersonal skills, including confidence working with senior stakeholders and mediating project conflicts

Highly organised

Strong critical thinking skills, with experience of leveraging data and insights to create reports and business cases

Confident working autonomously

Proficient in English, both written and spoken

Flexible and collaborative with a “can-do” attitude

REWARDS & BENEFITS

Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools

Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community

Flexible benefits program

Source: Farfetch careers (Lever)

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