Manager, Project Management (12 Month Contract)

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.

The Manager, Project Management (12 Month Contract) supports Holt Renfrew to efficiently delivery its future agenda and help prepare the organization to adopt future-focused change.

Providing project management services, specializing in the execution of strategic initiatives and capital investments, the role combines the highest level of collaboration, working alongside cross-functional stakeholders.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Lead the cross-functional project management for strategic initiatives. Includes:

  • Manage projects from ideation to implementation through post-project performance tracking while applying project management methodologies, standards and practices 

  • Create all project work plans, project charters, critical paths, and schedules for assigned projects

  • Drive accountability and progress of business teams to ensure key deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and within scope

  • Lead project and coordination meetings with applicable business teams

  • Prepare all project reporting on progress, budget forecast, risks, and results to the organization and Executive stakeholders

  • Provide onsite leadership support during implementation

  • Ensure seamless operational integration with existing and/or new store processes

  • Complete post-project evaluation and analysis to improve future project delivery

  • Support cross-functional strategic growth initiatives and associated organizational change.

  • Liaise and coordinate with key stakeholders to create and execute applicable training prior to rollouts and re-training as needed

  • Manage the development and execution of communication strategies to support future growth projects in partnership with applicable Stakeholders

  • Post-project tracking and reporting of project results and key performance indicators

  • Work under the direction of Senior Manager, Project & Change Management on ad hoc requests

  • Continually improve process methods and best practices to support business objectives

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners

The ideal candidate:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience (i.e. Project Management, Change Management, Commerce, Economics, etc.)

• PMP designation an asset

• Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously

• 5-7 years of post-university project management work experience

• 5+ years of experience in retail operations

• 3+ years in a supervisory or management role within a retail store business

• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player with ability to also work independently effectively

• Confident and effective communication (written & verbal)

• Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change

• Highly service-oriented with exceptional organizational and follow up skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

The measures of success: 

• Contribution to strategic objectives and project delivery in scope, on time, and on budget

• Individual objectives linked to the achievement of department goals

• Feedback from internal and external clients

• Leadership behaviours, all employees at Holt Renfrew are expected to:

  • Inspire with Service

  • Lead with Passion

  • Own it with Pride

  • Earn lasting Relationships

Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email [email protected] and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 95.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an)Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount. / La rémunération finale pour ce poste sera déterminée sur la base des compétences uniques du candidat, de son expertise, de ses qualifications individuelles et de l'évaluation de sa contribution au poste à l'issue de la procédure d'entrevue. La fourchette indiquée est la fourchette de départ pour ce poste. Les offres peuvent varier en fonction de l’expérience, des qualifications, du rendement et des conditions du marché local. Nous nous efforçons d'offrir une rémunération compétitive qui corresponde à la contribution du candidat à notre équipe, ainsi qu'un ensemble complet de garanties, d'avantages attrayants, de cotisations de retraite assorties par l'employeur, de primes d'encouragement et notre très convoitée remise d'employé.