Loro Piana Store Planning Project Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
About Loro Piana
Loro Piana is an Italian luxury house renowned for its exceptional textiles and refined ready-to-wear and leather collections. As part of the LVMH group, the maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global retail operations and places strong emphasis on craftsmanship, product excellence, and discreet, service-led client experiences.
Loro Piana in Milan seeks a Store Planning Project Manager to coordinate Americas retail projects from HQ, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of retail projects across the Americas — new openings, expansions, renovations, relocations and maintenance — from HQ oversight in Milan.
- Coordinate site due diligence, preliminary budgets and programme timelines while identifying regional constraints, regulatory risks and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and critical paths; implement corrective actions to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
- Oversee design development and technical coordination with designers, architects and local teams to ensure alignment with brand standards and local regulations.
- Review architectural, technical and consultant drawings/submittals for compliance with approved concepts, project specifications and building codes.
- Prepare and maintain CAPEX trackers, cost reports and financial updates to ensure rigorous budget control throughout all project phases.
- Lead procurement activities and track vendor orders, including international shipments and local import compliance.
- Support tendering and bid management for consultants and contractors (RFIs, bid analysis, clarifications, documentation review and selection recommendations).
- Select, onboard and coordinate external consultants, contractors, millwork vendors and other suppliers to align scope, timing and quality expectations.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation — project briefs, meeting minutes, risk/change logs, technical files and drawing archives with strict version control.
- Conduct targeted on-site visits across the Americas during key construction phases, produce detailed progress reports and ensure adherence to project and local regulatory standards.
- Act as primary liaison between Milan HQ departments (Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Finance, Legal, IT & Security) and local Americas teams to facilitate cross-functional alignment.
- Monitor project risks and variations, proactively resolve cross-functional issues, and escalate critical decisions to the Senior Manager as required.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in store planning, retail construction or project management; luxury retail experience preferred.
- Proven experience managing multi‑stakeholder projects and coordinating external consultants and contractors.
- Demonstrable financial acumen in budget planning, cost monitoring and CAPEX reporting.
- Strong architectural/design sensibility with close attention to aesthetic and technical detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multicultural teams and time zones.
- High adaptability and willingness to conduct targeted travel to the Americas for key project phases.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in store planning, retail construction or project management; prior work within the luxury retail sector and experience coordinating projects across the Americas are a strong advantage.
Education
Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
Loro Piana blends Italian artisanal tradition with an international retail network, fostering a culture of meticulous quality, refined aesthetics and collaborative professionalism. The Milan HQ operates as a centralized hub coordinating global projects, valuing precision, cross‑disciplinary teamwork and respect for heritage craftsmanship.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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