Job Description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, Store Development EMEA (Maternity cover - 12 months)
Department overview:
Store development supports the Capri brands development strategy both for new store openings and existing stores renovation throughout all business channels (retail, wholesale, travel retail, franchisee) orchestrating the whole process from initial survey to the opening.
Who You Are:
A detail-oriented person with strong organizational and project management skills, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently.
What You'll Do:
The Project Manager is a key member of the Capri Holdings Store Development team.
The role has primary responsibilities of assisting the store design process from initial site survey through store opening, along with managing the Store Development process for the entire duration of the project.
Project responsibilities are EMEA full price and Outlet new store openings and refurbishments within our retail and franchisee network for all brands within the Capri group.
Tasks are including but not limited to:

• Gather all initial project information and transmit to store design
• Onboard and coordinate project consultants
• Work on preliminary project timing and budget, to be kept up to date until project is complete
• Facilitate project approval within the brands and with Landlords
• Coordinate permits application and approval
• Work on project procurement
• Work on tender process for general contractors and millworkers, including cost comparison
• Facilitate construction coordination
• Monitor execution, ensuring quality and details are respected upon construction completion and handover
• Follow up on snagging and additional requests from the business
• Project financial closeout

You'll Need to Have:

• 5+ years experience within a similar store design and/or development role, preferably fashion retail or architecture office
• Bachelor degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or related field (required)
• AutoCAD, Word, and Excel proficiency required
• Photoshop and Indesign proficiency preferred
• Ability to travel
• Extremely proficient in English - EU languages preferred, Italian is a plus

We'd Love to See:

• Very good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team oriented environment using sound judgment in decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, "self-starter" environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and confident presentation skills. An ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences in a clear, simple way, both written and verbally.
• Very good problem solving abilities involving identifying the root cause of problems, assessing risks/impacts and determining and implementing effective solutions.
• Very good analytical and strategic thinking skills

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V
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At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

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