Digital Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

Country: Italy

City: Milan, Piazza Einaudi, 4

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Department: E-Commerce & Omnichannel

Experience Required: 3 - 5 years

Mode: Hybrid

Versace is one of the most recognizable names in the world. The luxury House immediately became a leader in fashion and culture following its founding in 1978.

Versace is led by Emmanuel Gintzburger as CEO and the design team is under the leadership of the Chief Creative Officer, Dario Vitale. Donatella Versace remains the Chief Brand Ambassador for Versace since April 1st, 2025.

Your Opportunity:

A highly organized Digital & Omnichannel Project Manager will manage the successful delivery of the omnichannel roadmap for a short-term period. This role will be pivotal in managing sprint planning, coordinating releases, and acting as a bridge between system integrators, IT teams, and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering detailed digital projects on time

Your Contribution:

Manage the Global Digital Backlog:

• Collaborate with business teams, IT and leadership to prioritise the backlog, create sprint planning and release scopes.
• Facilitate internal governance related to sprint and release management (daily grooming, stand ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, steering committees and so on).
• Oversee and facilitate release development progress ensuring on time and quality delivery (SIT – UAT – STG – PROD).
• Lead retrospectives and process improvements.

Project Planning & Execution

• Support on ad hoc projects and features outside of salesforce management
• for example store order fulfillment, in store order, farfetch, PIM, CRM etc
• Define project scope, governance and deliverables in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines and activities.
• Facilitate project progress, reporting back to leadership on progress and for arbitration and escalation.

Stakeholder Coordination & Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for system integrator, group and internal teams, managing communication and collaboration between various stakeholders.
• Ensure clear understanding of requirements and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates and progress reports effectively.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project and roadmap goals.

Your Skills:

• Proven experience as a Digital Project Manager (3-5 years)
• Experience in fashion / retail & ecommerce
• Experience managing development related to Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Experience managing projects related to omnichannel projects and products
• Experience working with system integrators, IT and business teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Knowledge of digital platforms, e-commerce, and digital technologies.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Ability to work in a fast paced enviroment.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Versace's DNA. We promote an inclusive environment where employees and customers from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, valued, and celebrated. We take pride in our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and will continue to uphold these principles wherever we do business. Our doors are open to all.

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