Support by managing key tasks within creative projects (e.g. store construction) whilst managing some creative projects end-to-end (e.g. light box roll outs, locator updates).
Attend multi-discipline project update meeting and where necessary ensure appropriate and detailed minutes are produced.
For your brand cluster, keep the Project Management Tool (an internal database which tracks all projects undertaken by the department) up to date.
Create and distribute regular project reports to project stakeholders.
Assist Senior Creative Operations Managers and Creative Operations Manager on the management of paperwork and processes.
Liaise with suppliers to obtain cost estimates.
Collate all documentation required in relation to raising of Appropriation Requests (Capex Budget)
Raise POs and track these on the brand’s OPEX budget and the PM tool. Liaise with external contractors to track issuing of POs and confirmation of invoices.
Liaise with finance team on an ongoing basis to track capex and purchase orders. Some chasing of these will be required.
Log any cost saving initiatives via the same system and in collaboration with procurement.
With the team, continually seek opportunities and enhancements to improve project schedule delivery timescale, including post audit of prior projects to aid future installations
You will have the ability to develop excellent collaborative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
Ensure brand equity is always maximized, in conjunction with brand and retailer guidelines
NEW STORE OPENING SUPPORT:
Some understanding of construction of Counters/ Pop-ups/ Events
Some knowledge of retailer guidelines
Help maintain a usable schedule for all phases of the project ensuring all revisions to specification are regularly communicated to appropriate parties
Create and maintain a suitable change request log
Assist the team, ensuring that the snagging points are completed and signed off by store/retailer personnel, brand and landlord within 30 days of project completion
Support the Creative Operations Manager with any project administration tasks
VM SUPPORT:
Help Prepare preliminary cost estimates and delivery scheduled (VM, Asset creation, fixtures)
Establish and maintain a usable schedule for all phases of the project
Track and report weekly on project status
Help oversee production of locally designed POS
Create order sheets for product launch with support of PM assistant
Forecast and manage inventory of all Main Line, Ancillary and POS units (with support of VM Designer)
With the VM Designer within the cluster, keep store matrixes (light box, VM, assets etc.) up to date
ASSET CREATION (CCH)
Whilst generally this role will not actively work on asset creation projects, there may be occasions where this role is required to do so.
EVENTS SUPPORT:
Assist the team with any elements requiring support on events
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must Have Strong cross-functional coordination skills 360-creative PM skills Office 365 - Excel and Word capabilities required Global mindset and multicultural understanding Nice to have Qualification - Prince 2 or relevant PM experience Knowledge of local retailer/ media specs and requirements Understanding of local regulations & standards Production experience Experience managing vendor relationships