Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Tory Burch • New York, NY

1d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! The Enterprise Project Manager role will be central to driving success of our company’s top strategic initiatives. We get to partner with stakeholders across the entire organization to ensure we are driving discussions with an integrated, enterprise perspective and that we are helping all our teams get to the best answers possible with supporting facts and insights. You’ll get exposure to all elements of our business and our company culture. As a team, we work hard and we will have fun while doing it!

Requirements

• 3-5 yrs experience in a strategy and project management role, ideally in the retail / fashion industry and at a global organization; prior consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• Experience working with many functional stakeholders - including but not limited to Supply Chain, Planning, Buying, and Merchandising
• Experience managing projects end-to-end
• Ability to synthesize both qualitative and quantitative insights
• Ability to conduct ad-hoc analyses to support problem-solving and impact sizing
• Proven track record as a credible communicator, respected within the organization and able to collaborate, build trust and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to look at the bigger picture as well as have a keen eye for detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels and drive executive-level problem-framing
• Ability to capture project-related documentation and drive ongoing communications to ensure project success
• Strong organizational skills and focus on project delivery
• Ability to identify, anticipate and bubble up risks and roadblocks

Nice To Haves

• A sense of humor is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Structure ambiguous problems and develop simple frameworks to drive thinking and alignment across the organization
• Conduct analyses to test hypotheses leveraging data from multiple sources
• Synthesize complex information into clear takeaways and provide recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative insights
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather necessary inputs to facilitate problem-solving and come up with the best solutions from an enterprise lens
• Establish trust-based relationships and communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders
• Drive teams to act through compelling storytelling
• Lead select enterprise projects from end-to-end, working closely with business sponsors and working team members across functions (IT, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Buying, Planning, Retail Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, Talent)
• Define project workplans and manage ongoing governance forums for select projects
• Support business case development for new projects proposed and help influence prioritization decisions based on impact potential
• Support value realization tracking for projects in execution

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Rewarding for high performance
• Generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life
• Generous employee discount
• Access to exclusive sample sales
• Free executive coaching on-demand
• Opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation
• Paid volunteer days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager