Ascena Retail Group New York City , NY 10036
Posted 2 weeks ago
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
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.
Ascena Retail Group