Senior Project Specialist, Hub North (retail Projects)

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

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

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The 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 Shop-in-Shop and Store Development Teams serve as the backbone 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 team, the role contributes significantly to the department's overall success and strategic growth.



The Position



As Senior Project Specialist you will be crucial to the EMEA Store Development team. You will be responsible for the coordination of local Store Development tasks which will help drive the execution of store development initiatives across the market (United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands and Nordics). You will work closely with the wider Hub team to ensure alignment between the work of the EMEA Store Development team and the requirements of the market, to drive an enhanced customer experience and support revenue growth in the market.



Key Responsibilities:



Be a hub based representative

of the regional Store Development & Shop-in-Shop Teams from pre-project till post-project related activities that require local input to deliver on any required local tasks as necessary.

Maintain contact with landlord teams as well as with Wholesale/Franchise customers,

with their architect/technical department aligning local market needs with regional team, i.e. operational matters, local regulations throughout project. Support regional team in the handover of premises from the landlord.

Ensure project initiation

, and be responsible in particular for collating technical information, project brief, merchandise plan (in alignment with central brand) & relevant internal documentation to share with regional team for due diligence and budget creation. Provide delivery instructions and other site-specific requirements, e.g. operational recycling arrangements

Support the regional Project Manager

in collecting input from Retail Operations and relevant local teams concerning layout specifications and share suggested changes to Store environments

Initiate site/project setup

workflow process in internal systems and follow-up to completion

Facilitate

non-EU logistics customs clearance activities within the markets when required

Coordinate

with local teams for delivery and installation of locally sourced supplies such as installation of electric meters, fiber/ phone cables, IT hardware, tills, branded vinyls and graphics. Responsible for overseeing the delivery of Back-Of-House equipment in alignment with Project Manager's program.

Attend site construction meetings

across the market upon request of regional Store Development team

Oversee store closures

by ensuring all requirements are met in accordance with handover agreements with landlords. Coordinate disposal or return any fixtures or operational items to local warehouse and coordinate relocation to new projects.

Re-order centrally supplied concept items

such as fixture and furniture in accordance with regional Store Development team and support on equivalent activities for Shop-In-Shop Team to keep point of sales maintained according to commercial and brand requirements.

Execute

temporary sites during refit and minor work projects

Note: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed above. The role may require additional tasks and duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization. This is to back up the team independently of channel or market needs.

Measures of Success



Project Delivery:

% 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



Significant experience

in managing store development related matters for a fashion retailer or consumer brand with multiple store formats

Extensive knowledge of retail operational requirements and landlord requirements

e.g. local building rules and regulations and permits, conditions of shopping environments and department stores, store layouts, etc. Strong

communications and stakeholder engagement

skills to manage expectations of PVH customer and set boundaries to protect the brands, having the ability to manage complex needs and priorities with ease Working knowledge of

MS Office, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite

is required. Familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit, SketchUp, SAP, Power BI, and project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2) is a plus Advanced

understanding of how to solve complex problems

and critically assess the solutions required. Capable of managing ambiguity and translating broad business needs into structured deliverables.

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture, Project Management, Retail, or Wholesale field

Fluency in English

(written and spoken)

Driving license is a plus


Behaviors




At PVH, how we act is as important as what we do. Here are some key behaviors we expect from our people:


ENTERPRISE FIRST - we act in the best interests of PVH and its consumers beyond our own team, brand, region or market.


DRIVE CHANGE - we lead by example and are optimistic about change . We challenge the status quo but fully commit once a decision is made.


CREATE CLARITY - we are diligent in providing context and setting our priorities so we can be productive quickly.


INSPIRE TRUST - we create safe spaces for debate and deliver on what we promise so people can learn to depend on us.


TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY - we focus on work with the biggest business impact and give candid feedback to each other.

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.

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  • Job Id
    JD3774816
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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