Project Manager, Store Construction EMEAI

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible.

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

Primary Purpose: The Project Manager will lead store construction projects for Tapestry’s brands Coach and Kate Spade New York across the EMEAI region, with a primary focus on distributor partners in the Middle East, India, and South Africa.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Project Management to:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of multiple store projects across the EMEAI region
• Develop critical paths and project timelines using Microsoft Project
• Conduct feasibility studies and manage budgets throughout the project lifecycle, with a focus on delivering under target
• Lead tendering processes for general construction, complete bid analysis and make award recommendations
• Conclude budgetary closeouts within acceptable timeframes
• Oversee and collaborate with cross-functional Tapestry teams as well as brand Distributor partners in project management processes and budget planning
• Manage weekly calls with Tapestry Sales Teams and Distributor Partners to ensure effective communication flow and alignment on shared goals
• Ensure that changes in project plans are communicated to all relevant stakeholders
• Conduct quality reviews and checks to ensure project operations align with industry best practices, in partnership with our Distributors
• Create and issue SBO (Supplied by Owner) logs
• Develop and maintain historical construction cost data specific to the region
• Maintain design standards and project files
• Manage millwork deliveries in conjunction with Production partners
• Produce status reports for all projects, tracking all project stages from landlord feedback to design development, material orders, and vendor production and contractor progress
• Review construction fit-out drawings from contractors and vendors
• Support ad-hoc projects as required
• Travel to project locations as required 

The accomplished individual will possess: 

• 3-5 years of retail construction experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent experience

• Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project

• Experience working with distributor/franchise partners, specifically within the Middle East, India and South Africa

• Strong proficiency in industry-specific software, including AutoCAD and procurement platforms such as Procore and Workday (Scout)
• Highly skilled in multitasking and project management, with exceptional communication, prioritization, and flexibility to operate effectively in a dynamic international environment
• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to build strong partnerships across diverse internal and external, cross-functional teams

Please be advised that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. As such, you will only be considered if you already possess the right to work in the UK.

What Tapestry can offer you:  

• Hybrid working (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote) 
• Flex Fridays (Option to finish early on a Friday) 
• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects 
• Learning & Development opportunities 
• Internal mobility & career progression 
• Regular seasonal and cultural social events 
• Equity, Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee business resource groups 

Other benefits include:  

• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays 
• Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus) 
• Multi brand discount up to 50% off Coach & Kate Spade New York 
• Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa) 
• Private Dental Cover  
• Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility, maternity & newborn care, and menopause with Maven  
• Eyecare vouchers 
• Headspace subscription 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employer Pension Contribution  
• Gym discount  
• Interest free season ticket loan 
• Cycle to work scheme 

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Tapestry, Inc. at http://www.tapestry.com/