Job Description

IT Project Manager, G-III Apparel Group

Department: MIS

Location: Midtown Manhattan/New York City

Reporting To: Director - PMO

Summary:

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for providing an oversight and management of IT Projects, which includes ensuring successful delivery of assigned IT projects on time and on budget. The IT Project Manager will also ensure that each project is being professionally managed and reported, with a detailed oversight to establish that the defined deliverables are being followed and upheld.

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides Project Management Leadership for multiple concurrent programs and projects
• Technical and Functional understanding of the projects assigned and being managed
• Manages the full life-cycle of a project
• Ensures that the proper resources are assigned to defined tasks
• Includes coordination with internal teams and 3rd party vendors
• Adherence and enforcement of company SOX, SDLC and IT policies and procedures
• Provides regular project communication and status reporting
• Maintains project status, project plans, project issues documents, decision logs, and any other additional project documentation
• Understanding the audience and tailoring communications based on that audience (Executives, Business, IT, Vendors)
• Leads communications with Business, IT and 3rd parties to keep the project status, issues, plans and escalations in a concise and direct manner so that all stakeholders are informed
• Resolves all project issues including scope, timeline, resourcing changes, business functionality and technology issues
• Coordinate with all team members to ensure priorities and activities being scheduled are aligned to expected deliverables
• Oversees the support and administration of Project Management Methodologies – making best practice recommendations to improve and streamline as appropriate and within company/department policies
• Works within the IT team to standardize, mentor and guide the staff in properly using the Project Management Methodology processes and documents
• Involved in the design and documentation of project solutions to ensure that proper feedback is provided as part of the overall delivery
• Experienced in managing software projects - SaaS, Infrastructure, Network, Store Systems, IT Security projects, Cloud Migration, Digital (PIM, DAM, eCOM/Omni, etc.)
• Experienced in managing functional systems projects (across multiple geographies) - Apparel, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics

Education/Experience:

• 3 - 5 years’ IT Project Management experience, preferably within fashion/apparel in retail/wholesale industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of the apparel industry business model (wholesale order-to-cash), as well as best practices in process, technology, development, integration, network and data security
• Proven past experience in implementing and managing concurrent projects in a corporate multi-platform, multi-currency environment
• Should be comfortable with being hands on in support of implemented technology solutions
• Must be familiar and able to define and build Integration and Process flow schemas (Visio or similar a plus)
• Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Proficient in Project Management tools (ie. Project, Jira)
• Experience in managing budgets (Capital projects)
• Experience in reporting to senior management in detailing current project statuses and forward looking plans for upcoming tasks
• Project Management Certifications (ie. PMP) a plus

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey clear and concise thoughts and ideas
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects at any given time
• Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions – before they become reality
• Innovative thinking and vision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven management of enterprise level programs/projects
• Experience in leading a resource team – internal and vendors
• In-depth knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, SOX governance, PCI rules
• Strong interpersonal skills when communicating with user community and vendors
• On-site in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, 5 days per week
• Must be willing to travel

The pay range for this position is: $120,000-$140,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. |

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.

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