Freelance Store Development Project Manager

About PVH Corp.

PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world.

We power brands that drive fashion forward for good.

Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That?s the Power of PVH.

The Department and Team:

The Store Development Department´s mission is to deliver high-quality, strategically aligned store development projects, by adapting global brand concepts to regional needs, and driving end-to-end store and Shop-in-Shop projects that strengthen brand presence and customer engagement across EMEA. The Store Development and Shop-in-Shop Teams sits within the wider Store Development Department, which also includes the Concept Implementation and Store Development Supply Chain Teams. Collectively the Department collaborates with Brands, Global Concept, Visual Merchandising, Expansion, Finance and Global Store Development to drive a best-in-class store experience. With an integral position in the Store Development / Shop-in-Shop Team, this role is integral to the department's overall success and strategic growth.

The Position:

As Project Manager, you will be crucial to the EMEA Store Development team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end project management of store development initiatives, with particular focus on projects in Switzerland and our West Hub region (also including Germany, Poland and others). You will work closely with Brands, Real Estate, local Hub teams, as well as third party suppliers and contractors to ensure that projects are kept on track, on budget, in accordance with design guidelines.

Role and Responsibilities:

•    End-to-end project management: Oversee the end-to-end management of multiple new store and relocation projects for a specific hub/set of markets, including: pre-project, electrical/mechanical engineering, fire protection, project mobilisation, GC tender, landlord handover, construction, site visits, project close, handovers and post-project reviews

  
  

•    Project deliverables: own the key project deliverables required for each project such as store design, according plans, timeframes, costs and quality

  
  

•    Site due diligence: conduct site due diligence, in collaboration with local architecture expertise, in advance of signing store lease agreements

  
  

•    Budget management: Build financial views of projects and store development costs to input into budget process

  
  

•    Track projects KPIs: Track and monitor project KPIs (execution & budget) to ensure projects are completed on programme, budget and high level of quality design and execution. Share regularly with Hubs and Brands stakeholders; take necessary interventions if required to bring projects back on track

  
  

•    Collaborate with Hubs, Brands and Real Estate: closely collaborate with Hubs, Brands and Real Estate to align on the expectations from the project brief, share updates and ensure stakeholders are close to project management status and milestones

Requirements

•    At least 5 years' experience in managing store development projects for a fashion retailer or consumer brand with multiple store formats, managing project budget, risks and plans

  
  

•    Extensive knowledge of retail construction e.g. Store layouts, fixture installations, MEP requirements and site development e.g. permitting, landlord approvals, zoning and utilities set up

  
  

•    Familiar with using MS Office & Powerpoint, AutoCAD/Revit.

  
  

•    Advanced understanding of how to solve complex problems and critically assess the solutions required

  
  

•    Strong communications and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage complex needs and priorities with ease

  
  

•    Bachelor´s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, or a related field.

  
  

•    Fluency in English. German a plus.

PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.