Manager, Special Projects

Job Description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

About the Role

ASOS offers our fashion-loving 20-something customers a curated edit of own brands and several 3rd party brands. This helps us offer a unique portfolio of products that cater to our diverse customer base.

Join us at ASOS as the Manager, Special Projects and dive headfirst into our strategy critical initiatives. You're not just in the driver's seat; you're the engine propelling us towards fashion e-commerce excellence.

This role offers high exposure, where your insights shape ASOS' success through senior leadership interactions. You'll be in the midst of high-stakes decision-making, influencing our strategies and operations.

At its core, this role is all about strategic execution and operations through using data. You'll be exploring new horizons, delving into the most challenging and creative problems ASOS has to offer. If you're the kind of strategic-analytical powerhouse who enjoys cracking tough problems and crafting ingenious solutions, this is where you belong.

We seek an ambitious, adaptable learner to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape. ASOS is a creative fashion-tech firm, where every day brings new ideas and opportunities. Join us to define the future of fashion retail.

What you will be doing;

• Build and optimise scalable processes to continue hyper growth of ASOS’ speed initiatives (e.g. ASOS Reacts, Speed to Market)
• Lead and execute end-to-end core projects, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
• Leverage data analytics to uncover valuable insights that guide strategic decisions.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations to enhance our products and services
• Use these insights to drive improvements in our offerings
• Develop key metrics and dashboards to measure success and support strategic initiatives

Qualifications

What you will need;

• Experience with a tier-1 management consulting firm followed by a operational / business role in a high growth startup or a fast-paced company
• Experience in executing cross-functional projects with various internal teams, such as Sales, Finance, and Product
• A magic skill to break complex problems into smaller ones and enjoy working with data
• Experience using data to create compelling stories, tailored to the audience, to communicate key messages across the organisation and to influence various levels of management decision making
• Hands on experience with Excel and SQL
• A natural curiosity and will to make an impact

Nice to have;

• Strong background / education in a quantitative discipline
• An interest in the fashion industry

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits

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