Tapestry Project Portfolio Manager, North America
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Tapestry seeks Project Portfolio Manager in New York to manage North America retail project portfolio across new stores, remodels, and relocations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the North America retail project portfolio schedule across new stores, remodels, relocations, temporary stores and closures
- Establish schedule governance, milestone standards and integrated project plans from business development kickoff through store opening
- Monitor critical path activities, validate schedule changes, assess delivery impacts, and provide portfolio-wide visibility into project status, forecasts and performance
- Coordinate cross-functional project execution across feasibility, design, bidding, surveys, permitting, construction, visual merchandising and operational readiness
- Track milestone completion and schedule adherence throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication to ensure successful project delivery
- Manage third-party survey and permitting partners, including scheduling, completion tracking, approvals and escalation of delays
- Identify, assess and maintain project and portfolio-level risks that may impact key milestones or store opening dates
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate impacts and develop mitigation and recovery plans
- Coordinate readiness milestones and ensure alignment between project completion, operational requirements and opening plans
- Develop executive dashboards and portfolio reporting for openings, closures, remodels, renovations and pipeline activity
- Report on schedule performance, milestone adherence, forecast accuracy, risks and delay trends
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale retail or real estate project portfolios
- Expertise in schedule management, project governance, and critical path analysis
- Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in project management tools and portfolio analytics platforms
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis
- Experience with third-party vendor and consultant management
- Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
- Track record of delivering complex multi-site projects on schedule
Skills
Experience
5-7 years of project management experience in retail, real estate development, or construction; proven track record managing complex, multi-site portfolios with cross-functional teams and external partners
Education
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 90,000 to USD 110,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, tuition assistance
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
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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