Project Manager Architecture (German speaking)

About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That's the Power of Us, that's the Power of PVH+.

One of PVH's greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

The Team

Within the Store Development team, our 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. This position's team serves as the backbone of Store Development, respectively SD Supply Chain and closely 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 team, the role contributes significantly to the department's overall success and strategic growth.

The Position

As Project Manager Architecture, 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 across particular Hubs / markets to ensure that projects are delivered on time, in budget, within the guidelines and achieving the project brief to support a growth in revenue and improved in-store experience for customers. You will work closely with Brands and local Hub teams, as well as third party suppliers and contractors to ensure that projects are on track and delivered on time.

Key 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 mobilization, 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 program, 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
• Support the team on additional initiatives (e.g. Contributing to the development of department processes, assisting with the management of central vendors)
• Note: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed above. The role will require project management in other hubs/markets and additional tasks and duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.

Measures of Success

• Project Delivery: Percentage of projects delivered on time and in budget, schedule variance, project cycle time
• Financial adherence: on budget delivery rate, cost variance
• Project quality: defect rate at handover, stakeholder satisfaction
• Requirements
• At least 3-7 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. Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, SAP, Power BI and Project Management methods (e.g. PRINCE2) are a plus.
• 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 and German.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!

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PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.