IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager - Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks an IT Project Manager to join the Information Technology team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters.

Reporting to the Head of Information Systems, the Project Manager will have direct responsibility for planning and managing major transformation projects enabled by the IT department. The Project Manager will also endorse a role related to the IT project portfolio for cross-functional organization and the related communication. The next major initiatives include: a new OMS (Order Management System) implementation, a Clienteling tool roll out, a mobile point of sale solution, and supply chain enhancements.

Responsibilities

IS Projects Management

• Directly manage major IT projects.
• Ensure good project management practices and improve processes when needed.
• Track and share the project portfolio for good execution.
• Adopt and adapt the process for review and approval of new projects requests.
• Work with business analysts to properly estimate, plan and optimize the use of IT resources (internal team as well as consulting resources).

Internal Communication

• Act as a liaison with business units to communicate on project implementation progress, issues, and risks.
• Manage scope evolutions, support, and maintain trust in project deployment, especially during go-live and post go-live phases.
• Own Projects status meetings and executive dashboards.
• Plan and host regular steering committees with business units and senior management.

Budget and Schedule Management

• Own projects Capital and Operational investments, projected ROI, track expenses vs. budget and act appropriately to maintain projects on budget.
• Own the Program and projects schedule, quality/risk management, and change management elements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years as a Project Manager.
• Experience in international projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of Project Portfolio Management best practices and supporting tools.
• Certified Project Management Professional (Information Systems Project Management Certificate) is not required but preferred.
• Working knowledge of fundamental business processes for a Fashion/Retail organization preferred.
• Proven experience in developing relationships and collaborating with cross-functional business leaders.
• Experience working with outside third-parties to provide outsource services as well as assist with large-scale IT projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Team player that motivates, mentors, and educates other team members in a performance-based culture.

About Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs is a leading force in fashion, known for pioneering designs and an irreverent spirit that celebrates the everyday and the extraordinary. The brand continues to make its Marc: staying rebellious, unpredictable, and original. The core brand pillars are unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. New York City in design and spirit, the teams thrive on relentless authenticity, a commitment to standing out, and inclusivity for all.

Founded on the vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are, Marc Jacobs International is committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture. We value diversity of thought, background, and experience, recognizing these as essential to the spirit of innovation and creativity. We believe that the best candidate may come from a less traditional background or meet the qualifications in different ways.

Salary & Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $115,000 - $125,000 annually. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Marc Jacobs uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market-competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward all levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.

Marc Jacobs, in partnership with LVMH, offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, employee discounts, a 401k plan with employer match, and automatic employee contributions.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key skills/competency

• IT Project Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Order Management Systems (OMS)
• Clienteling Tools
• Mobile Point of Sale (POS)
• Supply Chain Enhancements
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Fashion/Retail Business Processes