Strategic Programme Manager – Marketplace & Social Commerce - 12 Month Fixed Term

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Strategic Programme Manager – Marketplace & Social Commerce, you’ll be part of the Strategy team working closely with brilliant people across the business. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

This role plays a pivotal part in driving our consumer centric strategy. Everything you do will help elevate the DM experience - whether you’re enabling teams, improving processes, influencing decision making, or crafting moments that matter for our consumers around the globe.

You’ll help us push boundaries, raise the bar, and keep the spirit of DM alive in everything we deliver.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Strategic Programme Manager – Marketplace & Social Commerce, you will be responsible for:

• Programme Leadership & Delivery: Own end‑to‑end delivery of Marketplace & Social Commerce, defining scope, roadmap and launch sequencing while driving pace, accountability and outcomes aligned to growth and experience goals.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment & Operating Model: Partner across Commercial, Digital, Brand, Tech, Finance, Legal and Supply Chain to embed the operating model, manage dependencies, and ensure teams are aligned to shared outcomes.
• Governance, Risk & Reporting: Establish clear governance (milestones, KPIs, reporting), track progress, manage risks and dependencies, and provide transparent updates to senior leadership (incl. GLT).
• Performance, Insight & Continuous Improvement: Track commercial impact and value realisation, translate delivery data into actionable insight, and embed scalable programme ways of working to continuously improve delivery.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Experience & Domain Expertise: Proven track record leading complex, global, cross‑functional programmes with strong understanding of digital, eCommerce and marketplace models, including multi‑market launches.
• Programme Leadership & Delivery: Operates effectively at pace, bringing structure to ambiguity; strong in governance, planning and delivery, managing risks, dependencies and competing priorities.
• Stakeholder Influence: Skilled at engaging senior stakeholders, translating complexity into clear insight, and aligning teams without direct authority through a collaborative, solutions‑focused approach.
• Analytical & Commercial Focus: Strong analytical capability with ability to interpret KPIs and performance data, combined with a sharp commercial mindset focused on value, outcomes and impact.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.

Application closing date: Wednesday 10th of June 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.

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