Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Tory Burch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive coaching on-demand

Volunteer days

Generous benefits

Job summary

Tory Burch seeks an Enterprise Project Manager to drive strategic initiatives across functions in a global, purpose-led fashion house headquartered in New York. You’ll structure complex problems, lead end-to-end projects, and partner with sponsors across IT, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Buying, Planning, Retail Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Talent.

You will synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights, influence prioritization, and communicate clearly with senior leaders to deliver

Qualifications

• 3-5 yrs experience in a strategy and project management role, ideally in the retail / fashion industry and at a global organization; prior consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• Experience working with many functional stakeholders - including but not limited to Supply Chain, Planning, Buying, and Merchandising
• Experience managing projects end-to-end
• Ability to synthesize both qualitative and quantitative insights
• Ability to conduct ad-hoc analyses to support problem-solving and impact sizing
• Proven track record as a credible communicator, respected within the organization and able to collaborate, build trust and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to look at the bigger picture as well as have a keen eye for detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels and drive executive-level problem-framing
• Ability to capture project-related documentation and drive ongoing communications to ensure project success
• Strong organizational skills and focus on project delivery
• Ability to identify, anticipate and bubble up risks and roadblocks

Responsibilities

• Structure ambiguous problems and develop simple frameworks to drive thinking and alignment across the organization
• Conduct analyses to test hypotheses leveraging data from multiple sources
• Synthesize complex information into clear takeaways and provide recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative insights
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather necessary inputs to facilitate problem-solving and come up with the best solutions from an enterprise lens
• Establish trust-based relationships and communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders
• Drive teams to act through compelling storytelling
• Lead select enterprise projects from end-to-end, working closely with business sponsors and working team members across functions (IT, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Buying, Planning, Retail Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, Talent)
• Define project workplans and manage ongoing governance forums for select projects
• Support business case development for new projects proposed and help influence prioritization decisions based on impact potential
• Support value realization tracking for projects in execution

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory.

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive – everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

You enjoy supporting key strategic initiatives that will drive transformational change for the company. You are an excellent communicator with a strong analytical skillset and an interest in the retail and fashion industry. You’re also resourceful and collaborative with a sharp eye for detail and strong organizational skills. A sense of humor is a plus!

A Day in the Life:

In any given day, you might be developing simple frameworks to structure problem-solving discussions, conducting analyses to drive insights that test our strategic hypotheses, or supporting cross-functional stakeholders in managing critical projects. The consistent thread is that you’ll be working with an amazing team who share your passion for excellence and who want to make a big impact at the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Structure ambiguous problems and develop simple frameworks to drive thinking and alignment across the organization
• Conduct analyses to test hypotheses leveraging data from multiple sources
• Synthesize complex information into clear takeaways and provide recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative insights
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather necessary inputs to facilitate problem-solving and come up with the best solutions from an enterprise lens
• Establish trust-based relationships and communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders
• Drive teams to act through compelling storytelling
• Lead select enterprise projects from end-to-end, working closely with business sponsors and working team members across functions (IT, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Buying, Planning, Retail Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, Talent)
• Define project workplans and manage ongoing governance forums for select projects
• Support business case development for new projects proposed and help influence prioritization decisions based on impact potential
• Support value realization tracking for projects in execution

To Land This Role:

3-5 yrs experience in a strategy and project management role, ideally in the retail / fashion industry and at a global organization; prior consulting experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• Experience working with many functional stakeholders - including but not limited to Supply Chain, Planning, Buying, and Merchandising
• Experience managing projects end-to-end
• Ability to synthesize both qualitative and quantitative insights
• Ability to conduct ad-hoc analyses to support problem-solving and impact sizing
• Proven track record as a credible communicator, respected within the organization and able to collaborate, build trust and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to look at the bigger picture as well as have a keen eye for detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels and drive executive-level problem-framing
• Ability to capture project-related documentation and drive ongoing communications to ensure project success
• Strong organizational skills and focus on project delivery
• Ability to identify, anticipate and bubble up risks and roadblocks

Why You’ll Want to Join Our Team:

The Enterprise Project Manager role will be central to driving success of our company’s top strategic initiatives. We get to partner with stakeholders across the entire organization to ensure we are driving discussions with an integrated, enterprise perspective and that we are helping all our teams get to the best answers possible with supporting facts and insights. You’ll get exposure to all elements of our business and our company culture. As a team, we work hard and we will have fun while doing it!

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values – We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 130,000.00 USD - 150,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].