Project Manager- Global Visual Merchandising Operations CALVIN KLEIN

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager - Global Visual Merchandising Operations is responsible for the development of project plans for assigned global projects for Global Creative Services (Visual Merchandising & Store Design) for the Calvin Klein brand. Ensures maximum process efficiency while delivering optimum creative solutions for internal and external partners; provides suggestions for continuous improvement of best practices to ensure maximum utilization of resources. Acts as an expert in the roles of Visual Merchandising & Store Design and provides connectivity between the two disciplines. Oversees freelance PM’s as necessary to cover both departments. Provides training on an ongoing basis to develop best practices department wide.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Act as global primary point of contact for all assigned projects for the Creative Services Department, including Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

• Support cross-discipline and cross-partner collaboration in the development of seasonal global window and in-store visuals as well as new store design (construction, remodels, showrooms, shop-in-shops).

• Create and distribute integrated project schedules for all Creative Services initiatives from concept through final asset delivery. 

• Participate in all creative discovery meetings for development of creative brief documentation and project timelines and ensure project briefs are fully complete and meet business requirements before commencement of work

• Schedule and lead global reviews of current-state concepts and provide recap notes and next step action items to internal teams & external vendors.

• Lead day-to-day management and optimization of all assigned projects

• Gain thorough understanding of team roles in projects and processes

• Ensure projects meet business requirements

• Plan, coordinate and direct discipline teams to ensure briefs are executed

• Partner with Creative Services Operations to ensure timely delivery of assets for Guidelines, Toolkits and Re-caps.

• Manage and monitor all process steps by collaborating with task owners to ensure project deadlines are met through digital project tracking & asset management systems (Wrike).

• Keep a current status document of all projects and lead a weekly status meeting

• Resolve problems, raise flags when needed, and keep moving towards completion

• Gain strong understanding of CK brand standards to ensure all project deliverables stay “on brand”

• Stay up to date with latest industry news and trends to ensure optimization

• Provide point of view on best practices and solutions across functions

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QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

Minimum 7 years proven and progressive project management experience, ideally within visual merchandising, creative or interior design agencies, or architecture firms.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent experience

Skills:

• important that this candidate has a basic understanding of reading floor plans, elevation, materials, and construction

• Strong interpersonal skills; positive, energetic and open minded

• Strong work ethic, and relentless commitment to quality and efficiency

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Confident and comfortable presentation skills

• Strong data/analytics skills

• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams within corporate environment

• Extraordinary attention to detail and organizational skills

• Flexibility to adjust quickly to changes and ability to deliver on tight deadlines

• Proficiency with Mac OS, digital asset management systems, project tracking systems

• Passion for the fashion industry

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