Reports to: Director of Product Development, Shoes
Location: Scandicci, Florence, Jimmy Choo Florence
Contract: Fixed-Term
Job Purpose
This position is a direct report to the Director of Product Development, Shoes and will orchestrate the daily activities of product development team.
Main responsibilities include:
* Monitor the activities inside the product development team to ensure that deadlines and key requirements are met
* Collect and document any kind of relevant information/insights related to each collection developed
* Ensure accuracy in the planning and tracking records of the collection for the budget statistics and control
* Schedule regular meetings with the team to ensure they are always aligned with the strategies and aware of the calendar deadlines
* Follow strategies shared by the company to improve the PD activities in terms of proficiency and time keeping.
Competencies and Experience Required:
* Positive spirit, able to shape working teams with different and multicultural backgrounds
* Ability to maintain energy, focus and work under pressure
* Good communication skill
* Managing high amounts of stakeholders
* Goal oriented
Personal Attributes:
* Think in a connected way, understanding of impacts of the decisions
* Generates insights from a range of various datas
* Flexible mindset, at ease with changes and new ways of working
Background, Skills and Experience:
* Information Technology (Microsoft Office, PLM knowledge would be an advantage)
* Fluent in Italian and English
* Understanding luxury supply chain
* Previous experience in managing the progress of Product Development process