MANAGER, NEW STORE PROJECTS EMEA

at  Ralph Lauren

Ref #:
W153189
Department:
Retail
City:
London
State/Province:
London
Location:
United Kingdom
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Our team executes all DTC EMEA new store openings, refurbishment and enhancements through the retail lens.
You’ll project manage all new store openings across DTC EMEA and work cross functionally with all key stakeholders to complete projects in line with business expectations.
Your role is the central position that is involved from Financial analysis & approval all the way though to opening the doors of the new store and all the steps in between.
We work alongside the construction team and take possession of our stores once construction is completed, coordinating all services required to successfully operating a store.
The role entails equal parts communication and problem solving and ensuring that the whole opening team moves forward as one team with one common goal in mind.
You will be travelling to locations across Europe to oversee the set up of the store and be responsible to lead and collaborate across a number of departments
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your role is the central position that is involved from financial approval all the way though to opening the doors of the new store and all the steps in between.
We work alongside the construction team and take possession of our stores once construction is completed, coordinating all services required to successfully operating a store.
The role entails equal parts communication and problem solving and ensuring that the whole opening team moves forward as one team with one common goal in mind.

You will be travelling to locations across Europe to oversee the set up of the store and be responsible to lead and collaborate across a number of departments

• Coordinate all New Store projects across DTC EMEA
• Build and maintain the expense budget for all new stores and renovations and ensure cross functional departments are managing costs timely and within budget.
• Provide end to end project schedules from construction handover to opening for all projects and ensure teams are held accountable to set deadlines
• Provide clear communication to all stakeholders and senior leaders throughout the project
• Facilitate and chair coordinating meeting weekly and provide pre and post meeting information to all attendees
• Own the set up of transmittal and scope of works to ensure the NY RLSD team receive all relevant information within the agreed timeframe
• Work side by side with the construction team to ensure scheduled works are completed on time
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting to all stakeholders on date and scope changes

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of the Retail experience at manager level is essential, preferably in luxury retail or a high turnover location. A full understanding on all aspects of running a successful retail store is an integral part of the role
• Excellent communication and organisation skills at manager level or above
• Experience working across Europe in a similar role or as a lead in special projects working with and leading a team of people is an advantage.
• Excellent computer skills, MS Project, Excel and PPT essential – ideally at certificate level
• Strong operational skills
• Experienced in reading CAD, schematic and technical drawings
• Budget building and maintenance
• Additional languages a plus but not essential
• Must be both self motivated and thrive in a team environment

Please refer the Job description for details