Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Tory Burch • New York, NY

17h

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! Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer 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. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: You enjoy supporting key strategic initiatives that will drive transformational change for the company. You are an excellent communicator with a strong analytical skillset and an interest in the retail and fashion industry. You’re also resourceful and collaborative with a sharp eye for detail and strong organizational skills. A sense of humor is a plus! A Day in the Life: In any given day, you might be developing simple frameworks to structure problem-solving discussions, conducting analyses to drive insights that test our strategic hypotheses, or supporting cross-functional stakeholders in managing critical projects. The consistent thread is that you’ll be working with an amazing team who share your passion for excellence and who want to make a big impact at the organization.

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

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

• When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.
• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer 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.
• You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.
• We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

What This Job Offers

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