ASOS Technology is going through an exciting period of transition and major investment. – this includes a number of strategic programmes to deliver the amazing technology and business solutions to support our ambitious global growth plans. At the heart of these plans is the rebuilding of our digital platforms and channels to provide the best shopping experience for our customers. Our plan is designed to enable us to really put our mobile experience first, enable personalisation and support a data driven organisation. We are also making significant investments in all our Buying, Merchandising, Finance and People systems with the latest toolsets and applications to accelerate the next phase of our global growth. We are also improving our ways of working within Technology to enable autonomous platform development and improve our engineering and agile practices.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity for you to join one of the most attractive employers and to lead the technology delivery for two strategic transformation programmes; the growth of our global wholesale operation and a new roadmap for managing the end to end stock journeys from factory to customer. We’re an extremely successful business that has grown very quickly, so there’s plenty of room for you to come in and make a significant impact in your area within the technology team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Accountable for prioritisation, planning and delivery of all activity across many technology teams in support of the wholesale and stock movement programmes.

• Contribute to, agree and continuously review overall programme plans, scope and roadmaps with senior stakeholders and make sure they meet business objectives, maximising the benefits for ASOS.

• Drive the identification of features and functional enhancements across the platforms to meet the programme objectives.

• Work closely with other leaders across the Technology teams to determine the prioritisation of deliverables in platform backlogs to meet programme objectives and timelines.

• Own the resolution of programme level issues and the mitigation of risks.

• Assist with management of 3rd party suppliers to drive cost effective engagement and delivery.

• Ensure all aspects of the platform are addressed; including scalability, security, maintainable and supportability

Who we’d like to meet:

You are a credible influencer with a strong 10+ year background in delivery/Programme Management within large international retail environments.

• Experience working in a Buying & Merchandising / Supply Chain environment

• An understanding of international retail Supply Chains

• Confidence in developing strong and influential relationships with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation

• Experience in managing programmes comprising many business functions and technology teams

• Able to help stakeholders engage with complex ideas and solutions

• Experience leading both internal and external development teams.

• Experience managing international programmes

• Strong financial/budget management experience

Why work here?

• Generous salary, bonus and pension matching

• Great development programmes

• Amazing offices and great culture

• 25 days holiday plus one extra day for your birthday

• Subsidised gym and canteen

• Huge staff discount and regular sample sales

• Life Insurance, medical care, cycle to work scheme

• And tonnes more…

What can we offer you? 

• Competitive salary, pension, and private medical care scheme 

• Performance related bonus 

• Flex benefits allowance - which you can chose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits 

• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra day for your birthday 

• Employee discount (excellent savings off ASOS items across our full range) 

• Tech Develops - our internal tech focussed skills development programme to focus on your personal growth as a technologist 

• Opportunity to represent ASOS at industry leading events 

• Opportunity to help shape and drive our DE&I initiatives in Tech (like our WIT movement and Diversity mentoring in Tech) 

• Opportunity to make an impact from day one and work with the latest in cutting edge of technology 

We are all equal! We’re committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe in a world where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself without judgement, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Where you value yourself and feel proud of who you are. Where individuality is a source of confidence because difference makes the world a better place.