Project Manager - Business Development

Columbus, OH, United States

Company Description

Job Description

Abercrombie & Fitch is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Project Manager to support our growth in Business Development. This individual will play an integral role in driving execution, managing calendars, reporting status updates, and managing to key milestones associated with our growth in Franchise, Product Licensing, & other channels. This individual will have direct exposure to business development, finance, supply chain, sourcing, and legal leadership.

What Will You Be Doing?

Lead the setup of new partnerships across franchise, product licensing, and other 3rd party channels

Establish and implement leading strategies to drive best in class communication and oversee execution of 3rd party across the organization

Assess cross-functional readiness for new 3rd party partnerships across leaders and team members from core functional areas within Abercrombie & Fitch

Help steer decision making for top leaders by providing relevant data and insights from multiple cross-functional partners

Plan and track milestone dates for key deliverables to advance progress, while managing and tracking expenses associated with new partner setup, recapping monthly to CFO and EVP of Business Development

Assist in navigating critical deliverables with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure new partnership setup allows for first product buys, store opening dates, and/or first product creation, while ensuring a smooth transition to key stakeholders after launch

Identify opportunities to more efficiently onboard and vet partners through internal processes and tools, and work with the appropriate parties to optimize as necessary

Establish metrics for success - Define and align on leading indicators of project success, including partner expectations, metrics, processes, and tools; Ensure processes are focused, sustainable, and deliver the right results

What Do You Need To Bring? Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience

Project Management Certification preferred (e.g. PMP)

Retail experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across all levels and functional teams. Ability to find a common solution despite competing priorities both internally and externally.

Excellent strategic planning, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional business partners in a non-hierarchical business environment

Highly analytical with creative approach to problem solving

Ability to manage deadlines in a fast pace, high pressure environment

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we're here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are - and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.

Our Values

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: Incentive bonus program

401(K) savings plan with company match

Annual companywide review process

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Associate assistance program

Paid parental and adoption leave

Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot

Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace

Paid Caregiver Leave

Mobile Stipend

Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community

Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are "work from anywhere" days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)

Seven associate wellness half days per year

Onsite fitness center

Merchandise discount on all of our brands

Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within

Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups

Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

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ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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