Retail Project Manager
Michael Kors (Capri Holdings) in East Rutherford seeks a Retail Project Manager to lead cross-functional retail projects. Full-time role, $95,000–$115,000.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global, design-led luxury fashion brand within Capri Holdings Limited. Renowned for accessible luxury across accessories, ready-to-wear and retail, the brand operates a fast-moving international retail and wholesale network and values creativity, commercial rigor and cross‑brand collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule and document projects across multiple retail workstreams from initiation through delivery.
- Track milestones, deliverables and interdependencies; maintain project dashboards and status reports for leadership visibility.
- Coordinate and lead meetings, prepare agendas and capture action items to ensure timely follow-up.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to drive on-time execution and quality outcomes.
- Monitor project risks, surface issues promptly and escalate to senior project leads when necessary.
- Contribute to process-improvement initiatives and participate in team retrospectives to enhance delivery practices.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in project coordination or project management support, preferably within retail.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or a related discipline preferred.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to the New York City office to support retail business partners.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in project coordination or project management support, ideally with retail industry exposure and experience working with cross‑functional or global teams and both business and IT stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or a related field preferred.
Benefits
Generous paid time off & holiday calendar; Summer Fridays; Internal mobility across brands; Cross-brand discount; Exclusive employee sales; Fav 5 cards (employee friends & family discount); 401(k) match; Paid parental leave; Thrive wellness program; Commuter benefits; Gym discounts
Culture
The brand fosters a creative, fast-paced and collaborative culture typical of global luxury fashion houses, balancing strong commercial focus with design sensibility. Teams operate cross-functionally and internationally, with emphasis on professional development, inclusion and internal mobility across Capri Holdings brands.