Commercial Programme Manager - Farfetch Platform Solutions (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

FARFETCH exists for the love of fashion. Our mission is to be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.We're a positive platform for good, bringing together an incredible creative community made up by our people, our partners and our customers. This community is at the heart of our business success. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are FARFETCH for All.
COMMERCIAL & SUSTAINABILITYWe're partnering with the world's best brands, boutiques and department stores to provide our customers with a unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a single platform. We work with all areas of FARFETCH to achieve business success and to improve our social and environmental impact. We want to empower our consumers to think, act and choose positively while offering an unrivalled range of fashion to empower their individuality.
LONDONOur office is located in Old Street, London's tech hub. Our open-plan space is ideal for collaborative working. When you're not doing what's never been done, you can enjoy a team lunch on our large outdoor terrace, or join a yoga class in our dedicated studio.
THE ROLEWe are looking for an experienced commercial program manager to join Farfetch Platform Solutions to lead on a variety of large and impactful projects including new client onboarding and a range of initiatives for our enterprise clients. You will report to the Head of Commercial Project Management and will lead a team that will support all aspects of project execution. We are looking for someone who likes to be challenged, thinks critically and creatively, and would excel in a high-performance, service-driven team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead on project management from initiation to closure including project planning, scope definition, goals, deliverables, costs and timing
• Be a trusted strategic advisor for clients, providing guidance with regard to their overall digital programme and specifically their operational setup with the Farfetch Platform
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties (where required) for successful execution of projects
• Challenge established processes and ways of working looking to improve efficiency and collaboration both internally and with clients
• Provide regular project reports to senior management both internally and on the client side with the intent to raise and resolve risks to the project

WHO YOU ARE

• Project / Programme Management background in fashion, technology or similar creative industry
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills combined with the ability to lead group discussions and explain complex solutions
• Experience managing large cross-functional project teams
• Worked in client-facing or service led roles and managed senior stakeholders (C-level)
• Previous team leadership experience

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• FARFETCH Equity plan and annual discretionary bonus
• Flexible benefits - Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Pension scheme and more
• Critical Illness Insurance and Life Assurance
• Flexible working environment and more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• FARFETCH is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.

As a Program Manager you will lead on a wide variety of Farfetch Platform Solutions new client onboarding projects from initiation to closure.