About Us:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.
One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.
The Team
Within the Store Development team, our mission is to deliver high-quality, strategically aligned store development projects, by adapting global brand concepts to regional needs, and driving end-to-end store and Shop-in-Shop projects that strengthen brand presence and customer engagement across EMEA. The Store Development team serves as the backbone within the wider Store Development Department, which also includes the Concept Implementation and Store Development Supply Chain teams. Collectively, the Department collaborates with Brands, Global Concept, Visual Merchandising, Expansion, Finance and Global Store Development to drive best-in-class store experience. With an integral position in the team, the role contributes significantly to the department's overall success and strategic growth.
The Position
As Project Manager, you will be crucial to the EMEA Store Development team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end project management of store development initiatives across Hubs / markets, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, within the guidelines and aligned with the project brief – all to support revenue growth and enhanced the in-store customer experience. You will work closely with Brands and local Hub teams, as well as third-party suppliers and contractors to ensure that projects stay on track and are delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities:
· End-to-end project management: Oversee the end-to-end management of multiple new store openings, refits and relocation across a designated hub or set of markets. This includes all phases of the project lifecycle: pre-project, electrical/mechanical engineering, fire protection, project mobilisation, GC tendering, landlord handover, construction, site visits, project closure, handovers, and post-project reviews.
· Project deliverables: Own the key project deliverables required for each project such as store design, plans, timelines, costs, and quality standards.
· Site due diligence: conduct site due diligence, in collaboration with local architectural experts prior to signing store lease agreements.
· Budget management: Build financial overviews of projects and store development costs to input into the budgeting process.
· Track projects KPIs: Monitor project KPIs (execution & budget) to ensure projects are completed on programme, budget and high level of quality design and execution. Share updates regularly with Hubs and Brands stakeholders and take corrective actions when necessary to keep the projects on track.
· Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Hubs, Brands and Real Estate Teams to align on project brief expectations, share progress updates, and ensure stakeholders remain informed about the project status and milestones
· Support the team with additional initiatives: Contribute to broader initiatives such as improving departmental processes, assisting with the management of central vendors, and other activities as needed.
Note: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed above. The role will require project management in other hubs/markets and additional tasks and duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.
Measures of Success
· Project Delivery: % of projects delivered on time and in budget, schedule variance, project cycle time.
· Financial adherence: on budget delivery rate, cost variance.
· Project quality: defect rate at handover, stakeholder satisfaction.
Requirements
· At least 5-10 years’ experience in managing store development projects for a fashion retailer or consumer brand with multiple store formats, managing project budget, risks and plans.
· Extensive knowledge of retail construction e.g. store layouts, fixture installations, MEP requirements and site development e.g. permitting, landlord approvals, zoning and utilities set up.
· Familiar with using MS Office & Powerpoint, AutoCAD/Revit. Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, SAP, Power BI and Project Management methods (e.g. PRINCE2) are a plus.
· Advanced understanding of how to solve complex problems and critically assess the solutions required.
· Strong communications and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage complex needs and priorities with ease.
· Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, or a related field.
· Fluency in English
Your Wellbeing is Our Priority
In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.
Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs
Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy
Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!
Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.
