At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting store construction projects across Europe for a vibrant global brand.
- Company: Join Kate Spade New York, a bold and optimistic lifestyle brand.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, flex Fridays, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team making a real impact in retail.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in retail construction and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.
Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.
Primary Purpose: The Project Manager will manage store construction projects for Kate Spade New York across our business unit of EMEAI, with a focus on our direct and indirect channels in Europe.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to:
- Take full ownership of and manage the end-to-end execution of multiple projects across the EMEAI region
- Develop critical paths and project timelines using Microsoft Project
- Conduct feasibility studies and manage budgets throughout the project lifecycle, with a focus on delivering under target
- Lead tendering processes for general construction, complete bid analysis and make award recommendations
- Conclude budgetary closeouts within acceptable timeframes
- Oversee and collaborate with cross-functional Tapestry teams in project management processes and budget planning
- Ensure that changes in project plans are communicated to all relevant stakeholders
- Conduct quality reviews and checks to ensure project operations align with industry best practices
- Create and issue SBO (Supplied by Owner) logs
- Develop and maintain historical construction cost data specific to the region
- Maintain design standards and project files
- Manage millwork deliveries in conjunction with Production partners
- Produce status reports for all projects, tracking all project stages from landlord feedback to design development, material orders, and vendor production and contractor progress
- Review construction fit-out drawings from contractors and vendors
- Support on ad-hoc projects as needed
- Travel to project locations required
The accomplished individual will possess:
- 3 - 5 years of retail construction experience
- Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project
- Strong proficiency in industry-specific software such as AutoCAD and procurement platforms, including Procore and Workday (Scout)
- Strong multitasking and project management skills with excellent communication and prioritisation abilities, and the flexibility to operate effectively in a dynamic international market
- A collaborative working style, with the ability to partner across multiple internal and external cross-disciplinary teams
What Tapestry can offer you:
- Hybrid working (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote)
- Flex Fridays (Option to finish early on a Friday)
- 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Internal mobility & career progression
- Regular seasonal and cultural social events
- Equity, Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee business resource groups
- Other benefits include:
- 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
- Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)
- Multi brand discount up to 50% off Coach & Kate Spade New York
- Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)
- Private Dental Cover
- Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility, maternity & newborn care, and menopause with Maven
- Eyecare vouchers
- Headspace subscription
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Gym discount
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
At Tapestry, we are committed to building a diverse & inclusive workforce. We know that having a wide range of perspectives and experiences makes us more innovative and brings us closer to our consumers. If you are interested in this role but do not believe you meet all the set criteria, that’s ok. We are happy to work with individuals who have the drive, passion, agility and willingness to learn. So, take a chance and apply; you may just be who we are looking for. We would be delighted to hear from you.
