Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager

Information about the position 

People Strategic Initiatives team tackles cross-functional organisational challenges of critical importance and drives People strategy planning and implementation. 

We’re now looking for a Senior People Strategic Initiatives Manager to drive end-to-end project delivery in partnership with our Director of People, Strategy & Analytics. We are looking for someone who is not only adept at classic project management, but also able to take a hands-on approach to driving initiatives forward. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and a track record of implementing creative solutions to complex problems.

In your first few months with us, you may launch new international offices, support the cultural integration of an M&A target into Vinted or drive People team operating model development, aimed at operational excellence and efficiency. We are in the middle of an immense scaling journey with new opportunities around every corner, so we guarantee you’ll never get bored. Think you’ve got what it takes? Read on.

In this position, you’ll 

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of key strategic initiatives, including defining scope, designing solutions, setting timelines and budget, overseeing implementation
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives
• Drive adoption of new initiatives through effective communication, and change management
• Proactively identify opportunities for improving organisational health, building the team’s agenda of challenges to tackle
• Champion high-quality, high-impact project management and change management delivery in the People department and beyond

About you 

• Considerable experience in management consulting, organisational development, or business/HR strategy with a keen interest in human-capital topics
• A proven record of successfully driving complex cross-functional initiatives
• Commercial/strategic acumen and operational savviness. You think big picture but can easily zoom in on the detail and take ownership to drive tasks to a successful conclusion
• A collaborative attitude and solid skills in stakeholder management. You will need to bring a diverse set of stakeholders (from all levels in the organisation) on a journey with you. So the more resourceful you are, the better
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset. You can simplify complexity by identifying and measuring the problem, finding the root cause, coming up with solutions, and assessing the best course of action
• You use data to support your analysis and decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the need for change, creating clarity where there may be confusion, and ensuring all stakeholders are bought into the why and how
• Excited about driving projects in a fast-paced environment, comfortable with a high level of context-switching and ambiguity. 
• Excellent written and spoken English

Work perks 

• The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
• 25 working days of holiday
• Access to all the tools & tech needed for work
• Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
• Private health insurance
• Digital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 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
• A dog-friendly office
• In Vilnius office: gym & in-house meals at friendly prices
• In Kaunas office: a monthly lunch allowance, and a once-a-week provided in-house lunch and breakfast

Working at Vinted 

Individual Learning Budget

We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.

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 € 4,183 - € 5,658 gross per month.