At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. As an Architecture Project Manager you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We?re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

• Manages all store projects, from site survey to handover to sales department.

Project Definition

• Gives advice to Sales and Real Estate teams about technical feasibility, timings and cost of projects
• Personally, or supported by external collaborators, executes kick off meetings and site surveys, develops drawings, collects technical data and provides briefing (initialization package) to the store planning team including legal and operational requirements
• Collects and consolidates layout feedback from the parties (landlord, market, partner), aligned with concept guidelines and the approved budget
• For MUB locations and temporary stores, executes layouts according to concept guidelines and commercial requirements
• Approves (final word) MUB layouts
• Keep close track of the different phases to ensure the timings provided to the sales teams are achieved

Project implementation

• Follow up the defined time schedule to ensure that each activity is organized and monitored in the appropriate sequence for construction and POP opening
• Coordinates and supervises the work progress, shares regular feedbacks and warning in case of delays. Takes action in case of unexpected issues to avoid delays and extra costs
• Coordinates and approves the orders according to the defined thresholds
• Monitors the budget of each project to respect the initial approved amounts
• Supervises the external consultants and drive them to achieve the team goals
• Organizes and performs, personally or though external collaborators, formal handovers to the sales team

Ensure the efficiency and quality of the implementation

• Ensures the quality of the implementation and adherence with brand identity
• Evaluates and analyze time and cost deviation
• Ensures the completion of snagging lists
• Ensures the accurate and on-time completion of the reporting tools (dashboard)
• Supports, only if request by the line manager, the FM members in the implementation of the global strategies and the maintenance activities according to cluster priorities following Head/Global Facility Manager directions

About you
We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• University Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3-5 years similar experience in retail architecture project management
• Experience in Retail Project Management/Store Development/Store Construction
• Demonstrate ability to build and maintain productive and cohesive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Very good influencing skills to align and get support from the parties during the implementation process
• Clear picture for career development with strong potential ambition will be a plus

Masters of Light Since 1895
Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.
Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski?s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.
Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.