Project Manager - Merch Operations

Project Manager – Merch Operations

Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Communications or related field or equivalent experience
1-3 years of project management experience
1-3 years of experience within an apparel product creation organization
Strong PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills and experience with project management tools and calendars
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Detail oriented with clear understanding of overall objectives

Act as a subject matter expert on the product creation process, providing strategic guidance to cross-functional teams and project stakeholders.
Own and manage the product creation calendar, identifying efficiencies and applying best practices to optimize timelines.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendars for all merchandising and design activities; collaborate with partners to develop tailored timelines across seasons and product categories.
Lead day-to-day project and workflow management, ensuring consistent communication of procedures, milestones, and status updates.
Ensure team alignment with the product creation calendar and adherence to key deadlines.
Secure necessary approvals to advance projects through each phase.
Participate in cross-functional sessions to identify business needs and propose process improvements.
Establish and uphold organizational standards for documentation and workflow maintenance.
Support planning efforts for specialized business areas, recommending and implementing enhancements to tools and processes.
Monitor project progress, develop communication materials, and proactively resolve outstanding issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.

No preferred qualifications provided.