Senior Program Manager

  • Le Thillay, Val-d'Oise, France
  • Programs
  • Vinted Go

Brief info about Vinted 

Vinted Marketplace is the largest online international C2C marketplace in Europe dedicated to second-hand fashion, with millions of registered members spanning 22 markets in Europe and North America. With a mission to make second-hand the first choice worldwide, Vinted enables people to sell and buy second-hand clothes and lifestyle items from each other, helping give those items a second or even third life.   

Vinted Go launched in 2022,  with a focus on developing products and solutions for more seamless shipping and delivery across Europe. Vinted Go has connected more than 40 carriers and more than 200,000 PUDO points across Europe to support the delivery of millions of parcels per year.  

The Vinted Group, composed of Vinted Marketplace and Vinted Go, is headquartered in Vilnius, with workplaces in Germany, Lithuania, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and over 2,000 employees. It is backed by six leading venture capital firms: Accel, Burda Principal Investments, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Sprints Capital. 

Information about the position 

This role is part of the Vinted Carrier Operations Development team, which is responsible for supporting and enabling our Vinted Carrier Operation as it grows and expands across Europe. We do this by identifying opportunities and developing a program of initiatives to drive forwards on behalf of the operation. You will lead the development and integration of automated sortation and processing solutions for our sortation centres, as well as lead programs to scale and optimize the last mile delivery operation to our Vinted out-of-home delivery network. These solutions will enable the network to grow at scale whilst meeting ambitious sustainability and cost goals. You will work closely with external partners, and stakeholders in Operations, Product, Real Estate, Health & Safety to design, launch and further develop these solutions in our buildings.

The role can be based in one of our France warehouses based in Le Thillay, Saint-Priest or Roncq.

In this position, you’ll 

  • Own the roadmap for expansion of automation in the network, optimisation and growth. 
  • Direct major last-mile delivery projects, setting ambitious targets for sustainability and cost management.
  • Engage and lead collaborations across departments and with external partners to drive operational excellence and innovation.
  • Be responsible for achieving cost, efficiency and sustainability targets with the identified solutions. 
  • Take ownership of an ambiguous subject matter to deliver clarity, development roadmap and stakeholder support for the proposition. 
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including technical experts 
  • Help define new and innovative solutions that are aligned delivering both the strategic direction and future operating model.
  • Be a senior subject matter expert who based on understanding processes, capacity, cost, productivity and cost-drivers can make data-driven and informed decisions.
  • Become a core contributor towards our sustainability roadmap, developing innovative solutions that disrupt industry trends.

About you 

  • Ideally, 5+ years experience working in program management, consulting, operations, logistics, supply-chain or similar fast-paced operational environment.
  • Proven track record in managing complex projects and driving strategic initiatives.
  • Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Strong program management and stakeholder management skills. 
  • Have great analytical skills and are able to make data-driven decisions. 
  • Comfortable with high levels of ambiguity, pragmatic decision making and able to learn and pivot quickly. 
  • Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
  • Have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken. 
  • A team player who is approachable and enjoys building good working relationships with stakeholder teams.

Work perks 

  • The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
  • 25 working days of holiday
  • Newest MacBook models
  • Mental and emotional health support through the Mindletic app
  • Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
  • Lunch voucher card
  • Private health insurance
  • Frequent team-building events
  • A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
  • The opportunity to spend up to 90 days per year - 21 of which can be spent working outside of the EU - on workation

Working at Vinted 

Individual Learning Budget

Vinted will set aside a yearly sum equal to 10% of your annual salary to be invested in your continuous professional development. You’ll be able to take the initiative to use it for covering relevant learning activities that benefit your role.

Hybrid Work 

We’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.

Equal Opportunity

The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

The salary range for this position is  56,500 - € 76,500 gross per year.