Project Portfolio Manager, Global Store Development

Location: New York, New York, USA; hybrid

Base pay range: $90,000–$100,000 per year

Company

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York and part of hirify.global, a global house of brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade New York.

What you will do

• Manage timelines for international store projects, including new builds, renovations, enhancements, temporary stores, and closures.
• Track design activities, milestones, schedule changes, risks, forecasts, and project status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design reviews, project check-ins, milestone reviews, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional execution.
• Serve as the liaison across design, construction, operations, external partners, and the North America project portfolio function.
• Prepare weekly schedules, status updates, executive dashboards, and portfolio reports for store openings, closures, renovations, remodels, and pipeline activity.
• Identify risks, support issue resolution, improve scheduling and reporting processes, and provide escalation updates to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, architecture, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project scheduling or coordination within retail, architecture, or construction environments.
• Strong understanding of international processes and landlord requirements.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to influence teams and drive accountability.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, with a focus on meeting deadlines and mitigating risks.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace focused on equity, diversity, individuality, creativity, and collaboration.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices.