At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create. As a Head of Construction North Europe, 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
The purpose of the job is to manage a team of architecture project managers, based in several North Europe market clusters, dedicated to store project implementations, all done in alignment with global concepts, guidelines, and processes. Additionally, support the global FM team with facility management activities in the corresponding region.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Lead, coach, and guide a team of international Project Managers to ensure they have the right capabilities to deliver high-performance operational tasks, while supporting them in elevating to a strategic mindset.
2. Supervise POP’s implementation and support the PMs on all aspects of the POP’s construction (approval, negotiation, performance).
3. Manage the regional architecture budget for projects (CAPEX).
4. Guide and supervise external consultants and Local Architects following central strategies.
5. Accountability for delivering quality within the committed timeline and budget for all store project implementations.
6. Collaborate strongly with Retail Architecture Operations and Distribution & Real Estate.
7. When required, take full lead on important store projects, such as Flagships, from site survey to handover to the sales department.
8. Be proactive and propose innovative solutions for any internal, process, software, or team improvement.
About you
We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:
1. University degree/Education.
2. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar role within an international setting.
3. Excellent English proficiency, presentation, and communication skills; Spanish, French, and German are considered strongly beneficial.
4. Experience in Retail Project Management/Store Development/Facility Management.
5. Influencing skills to align with parties during all phases of the projects.
6. Willingness to travel regularly, from 20% to 40%.
7. Team orientation and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
8. Innovative and creative approach whenever possible and a can-do attitude.
What we offer
You can expect a range of benefits, including:
1. Swarovski product discounts
2. Employee Assistance Program
3. Volunteering leave
4. Learning and development programs
Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded 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 stores and points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than people.
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.
Unirse a Swarovski significa formar parte de un propósito mayor. Permite generar un impacto positivo y hacer maravillas dando vida a tus ideas. Juntos, inspiraremos el mundo de la decoración, la moda, la cultura, el cine y el entretenimiento.
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