Assistant Manager, Project Management Office

kate spade new york•New York, NY

1d•$67,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Manager, Program Management Office – Product Development supports end-to-end Product Development activities and helps manage the product lifecycle from design concept and product creation through bulk production. The role develops overviews that provide cross-functional teams with visibility into critical milestones, timing, resources, and risks, and supports the Product Development process through calendar management and special projects. The position partners with internal Coach teams and external service providers and suppliers to manage Product Development timelines for Leathergoods and Ready to Wear across Collection and Outlet. It also coordinates milestone meetings, tracks and communicates project progress and decisions, and helps teams resolve barriers to achieve on-time execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
1–3 years of relevant project management experience.
Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to prioritize time and tasks, solve problems, and remove obstacles to drive execution.
Self-starter with action-oriented drive who can excel in fast-paced, start-up-type environments.
Clear communication skills, including the ability to make complex topics understandable and actionable across all levels of the business.
Ability to interact successfully with diverse individuals at all levels.
Fast learner who is self-driven, curious, and enthusiastic.
Strong computer skills in MS Teams and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management tools.
Fashion or luxury experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing Product Development project timelines in partnership with internal Coach teams, service providers, and raw materials suppliers.
Assist in managing Product Development timelines for Leathergoods and Ready to Wear across Collection and Outlet, mitigating risks and barriers to achieve on-time execution.
Build relationships with cross-functional teams and use those relationships to drive execution.
Develop communication processes that inform cross-functional teams about project progress and key deliverables.
Schedule cross-functional milestone meetings and manage meeting charter updates.
Participate in bi-weekly PMO working sessions to support on-time execution of Product Development projects.
Summarize next steps and open items during PDT milestone meetings and schedule follow-up outside established activities and milestones.
Communicate key decisions and updates between scheduled PDT activities and milestones.
Assist in preparing for upcoming PDT activities and milestones.