Manage end-to-end execution of assigned collection(s) or specific projects within collections, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and quality standards, from planning to final shipment.
Job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans (Gantt, milestones, WBS) for assigned collections/projects
- Track and monitor project progress vs plan (timing, deliverables, dependencies)
- Manage day-to-day coordination with cross-functional teams
- Ensure execution of all development and industrialization phases (sampling, prototyping, costing, production readiness)
- Monitor and update RAG status and project KPIs
- Identify, track, and manage risks and issues, ensuring proper mitigation actions
- Support definition and tracking of collection calendars
- Prepare and deliver regular status reports
- Ensure timely completion of all milestones up to final product shipment
- Manage project documentation and updates in PMO tools
- Support change management (scope, timing, priorities)
Strategy and Key Tasks
- Ensure feasibility of assigned projects within collection timelines
- Proactively identify critical paths and potential bottlenecks
- Drive accountability across functions to meet deadlines
- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and execution processes
- Support optimization of workflow between development and production
- Ensure alignment between product requirements and industrial constraints
- Provide structured input to Program Manager for portfolio-level decisions
- Contribute to risk anticipation at collection level
- Promote a results-driven and execution-focused mindset
Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Management, or equivalent), Business Administration / Management or Supply Chain Management
- Previous experience in the fashion industry and in a similar role is mandatory
- Solid knowledge of project management fundamentals (planning, tracking, risk management)
- Hands-on experience with Gantt planning and milestone tracking tools
- Good understanding of fashion development and production processes
- Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with tight deadlines
- Strong skills in data tracking, reporting, and KPI monitoring
- Familiarity with critical path analysis and dependency management
- Experience with PLM and ERP systems (preferred)
- Structured approach to problem solving and issue resolution
- Strong coordination and communication skills across functions
- High attention to detail and execution discipline
- Ability to work in fast-paced and deadline-driven environments
- Proficiency in Excel / data handling tools
- Fluency in English. Italian and French are mandatory
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