- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $130,000–150,000/year
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Tory Burch
Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.
The Strategic Initiatives Manager at Tory Burch leads selected enterprise projects end-to-end, shapes strategic problem-solving, and supports prioritization and value tracking across functions. The role requires 3–5 years of strategy and project management experience; the compensation range is USD 130,000–150,000, based on relevant experience and work location.
Role & Responsibilities
- Structure ambiguous problems and develop frameworks to guide thinking and alignment across the organization.
- Analyze data from multiple sources to test hypotheses.
- Synthesize complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using qualitative and quantitative insights.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, facilitate problem-solving, and identify enterprise-wide solutions.
- Build trust-based relationships and communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders.
- Use compelling storytelling to drive teams to action.
- Lead selected enterprise projects end-to-end with business sponsors and cross-functional teams spanning IT, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Buying, Planning, Retail Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Talent.
- Define project workplans and manage governance forums for selected projects.
- Support business case development for proposed projects and help inform prioritization based on potential impact.
- Track value realization for projects in execution.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in strategy and project management, ideally in retail or fashion and at a global organization; prior consulting experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
- Experience working with multiple functional stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Planning, Buying, and Merchandising.
- Experience managing projects end-to-end.
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights.
- Ability to conduct ad hoc analyses to support problem-solving and impact sizing.
- Credible communication skills and a track record of earning organizational respect, collaborating, building trust, and maintaining relationships at all levels.
- Ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to communicate at all levels and drive executive-level problem framing.
- Ability to document projects and drive ongoing communications to support project success.
- Strong organizational skills and focus on project delivery.
- Ability to identify, anticipate, and escalate risks and roadblocks.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in strategy and project management; ideally in retail or fashion and at a global organization. Prior consulting experience preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 130,000 to USD 150,000 per annum.
Benefits
Generous employee discount, access to exclusive sample sales, on-demand executive coaching, paid volunteer days, and health, financial security, and wellness benefits for eligible team members.
Culture
Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.
About Cerulean
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