People & Culture Development Manager

At Ermenegildo Zegna the talents and passion of our people are the pillars of our success. We’re looking for aPeople & Culture Development ManagerinMilanto contribute to our proud legacy and help shape our vibrant future.Overview The role is within the People Development & Culture function and is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring Employee Engagement and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It contributes to developing an authentic, inclusive corporate culture focused on people growth. The role acts as a key point of reference for cross-functional projects at the corporate level, working closely with internal stakeholders and global functional teams.What Makes Up Your Day Step into a hands-on, minds-on work environment where every challenge and opportunity helps you realize your full potential.In This Role, You WillEmployee EngagementPromote and strengthen the Zegna Culture by translating its principles into concrete initiatives that support their dissemination, internalization, and consistency in everyday behaviors.Design, coordinate, and implement engagement programs aligned with the culture and business needs, supporting the Zegna identity and the Group’s cultural transformation journey.Analyze survey results and people analytics tools to identify trends and areas for improvement.DEI - Diversity, Equity & InclusionSupport the evolution of the Group’s DEI strategy, contributing to the definition of priorities, roadmap, and KPIs for the Zegna brand.Manage and implement DEI-related projects (awareness initiatives, training, events, ERGs, partnerships).Act as an internal ambassador of inclusive practices, fostering dialogue, education, and cross-functional engagement.Project & Stakeholder ManagementLead complex, cross-country projects, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and on-time delivery.Collaborate with HRBPs, internal communications, leadership teams, and other corporate functions to drive alignment and co-creation at both Zegna and Group levels.Facilitate teamwork by building trusted relationships with stakeholders across different levels and cultures.Ensure process governance, documentation, and reporting to leadership.What Makes You, Makes Our Team When you join Zegna, you join a team, working together to shape the future of our company. For this role, we’re looking for someone with:6-8 years in HR, People Development, Engagement, Communications, and Event Management roles, preferably within international or structured environments.Strong Project Management: planning, deliverables management, and the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives in parallel.Stakeholder Management: ability to manage diverse stakeholders, build effective partnerships, and influence without direct authority.Curiosity and innovation: a mindset oriented toward identifying new solutions, modern approaches, and market benchmarks.Effective communication: ability to facilitate workshops, create compelling storytelling, and communicate clearly and persuasively.Empathy and active listeningCollaboration and team spiritCreative problem-solvingA continuous improvement mindsetCultural and inclusion sensitivityWhat Makes You, Makes Our Legacy Ermenegildo Zegna Group is founded on a proud history of craftsmanship and quality dating back to 1910, with a vision to ethically create the world’s finest textiles. Zegna has since expanded to ready-to-wear, becoming one of Italy’s most successful family companies and a global luxury lifestyle brand. Through our vertically-integrated, sheep to shop approach, we strive to create exceptional products without compromising on quality of life for future generations. With over 500 stores and 6,500 employees worldwide, our success is inspired by our founder’s pioneering spirit and shaped by the expertise and integrity of every individual at Zegna.#J-18808-Ljbffr