Manager, Project Management

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America - Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere-from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).

Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

About the role

The Manager, Project Management is responsible for managing the in-season workflow of all digital and print vehicles created by Ann Taylor Marketing Creative Teams over the entire project lifecycle (initiation, execution, release). In this role, the Manager will report into the Sr Manager of Marketing Operations and will own and manage the in-season calendar and execution of all marketing projects for Ann Taylor; ensuring the teams stay on track to meet key milestones and deliverables. The Associate Project Manager reports into this role.

The ideal candidate is obsessed with process, passionate about helping the team find and implement efficiencies in workflow, and above all driving clarity for our colleagues every step of the way. This position requires superior project management skills, extensive experience working with cross functional partners, and is highly collaborative. Must have an unrelenting positive spirit and can-do attitude.

The impact you can have

• Leads the in-season project workflow for Ann Taylor, managing the Associate Project Manager

• Works cross-functionally to ensure all project deliverables, resources, costs and deadlines are identified and managed day-to-day to successfully meet organizational expectations and project goals

• Manage tight deadlines while remaining nimble to support evolving needs of the business

• Maintain all workflow documentation such as in-season meeting charts, attendee lists, timelines, milestone project plans, status reports, and more

• Ensures that overall execution of projects is completed seamlessly

• Manages additional projects according to workflow needs

You'll bring to the role

• 5-7 years of experience within creative project management, retail marketing, marketing operations, or agency account management

• Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams

• Highly detail oriented with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines

• Strong business acumen with confidence to lead and manage up in certain situations

• Experience with managing a team

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off - paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $80-$90K*
• Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New York, NY location and two days per week worked remotely.

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.