Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Primary Purpose
The Project Manager will manage store construction projects for Kate Spade New York across our business unit of EMEAI, with a focus on our direct and indirect channels in Europe.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of and manage the end‑to‑end execution of multiple 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 in project management processes and budget planning
- 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
- 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 on ad‑hoc projects as needed
- Travel to project locations as required
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of retail construction experience
- Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project
- Strong proficiency in industry‑specific software such as AutoCAD and procurement platforms, including Procore and Workday (Scout)
- Strong multitasking and project management skills with excellent communication and prioritization abilities, and the flexibility to operate effectively in a dynamic international market
- A collaborative working style, with the ability to partner across multiple internal and external cross‑disciplinary teams
Benefits
- 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 and development opportunities
- Internal mobility and career progression
- Regular seasonal and cultural social events
- Equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives with employee business resource groups
- 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
- Annual incentive plan (company performance bonus)
- Multi‑brand discount up to 50% off Coach & Kate Spade
- 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
Competencies
- Drive for Results – consistently achieves top performance and pushes self and others for outcomes
- Customer Focus – dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers and builds trust
- Creativity – generates new ideas, connecting unrelated concepts and adds value in brainstorming
- Interpersonal Savvy – relates well across all levels, builds constructive relationships, and diffuses tension
- Learning on the Fly – learns quickly, embraces change, analyzes and experiments for improvement
- Perseverance – pursues goals with energy, drive, and determination through challenges
- Dealing with Ambiguity – adapts to change, acts without full picture, and handles risk comfortably
Employment Laws
Tapestry is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions are made based solely on qualifications and are without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis.
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