Project Manager, Global Store Design

Tapestry•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, Global Store Design serves as the central coordinator for international store design initiatives, overseeing project schedules, milestone tracking, and cross-functional communication throughout the project lifecycle. This role drives accountability, facilitates informed decision-making, and ensures projects remain on track to meet key business and store opening objectives. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in project management to...

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, architecture, or related field.
4+ years of experience in project scheduling or coordination within retail, architecture, or construction environments.
Strong understanding of international processes and landlord requirements.
Proficiency in scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to influence and drive accountability across teams.
Detail-oriented and proactive, with a focus on meeting deadlines and mitigating risks.

Responsibilities

Manage project timelines for all international store projects, including new builds, renovations, enhancements, temporary stores and closures ensuring alignment with design development and construction milestones.
Track critical design activities, monitor schedule changes, and provide visibility into project status, risks and forecasts.
Coordinate design review meetings, including agenda preparation and prioritization of key projects.
Lead regular project check-ins and milestone reviews; ensure stakeholders are informed of deadlines and risks and are accountable.
Serve as the primary liaison across design, construction, operations, and external partners to support effective communication, coordination, and project delivery.
Work with Project Portfolio Manager, North America, to coordinate cross-functional project execution.
Track project progress against key milestones and ensure schedule adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and distribute weekly project schedules, status updates, and reports for leadership and project teams.
Develop and maintain executive dashboards and portfolio reporting for store openings, closures, renovations, remodels, and pipeline activity.
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling, tracking, and reporting processes, driving efficiency and adoption of best practices.
Identify and assess risks that may impact key design milestones, project schedules, or store opening dates.
Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate impacts and develop effective strategies.
Drive proactive issue resolution and provide leadership with timely risk, issue, and escalation reporting.