Sustainability Store Planning Project Manager H/F

Job description

At a time of significant social and environmental challenges, Chanel is transforming its business to fullfill its sustainable objectives as the house is really committed to this stake with the ambition to be exemplary.

All workstreams are working in parallel to implement actions and scale up of engagement and resources across the House.

From this perspective Chanel is looking for a Sustainability Project Manager who can use his/her expertise to join the Store Planning team under the lead of Sustainability for the 3 Divisions to put the House sustainability ambition and strategy into action.

The position is located in Paris 8 and requieres ability to travel to construction sites and suppliers within Europe.

WHAT IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

You undertake day to day project management for current ongoing and future sustainability projects in the Store Planning team by :

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Leading the coordination between the different stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure transparent communication and efficient cooperation

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Coordinating tasks, ensuring work quality is maintained at required standard for multiple projects contemporarily

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Monitoring work progress and timing to be compliant with the schedule and update on working status and issues

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Effectively managing the time, scope, cost, quality and performance

You manage the sustainability objectives implementation process in Store Planning by :

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Providing input into the ongoing sustainability skills development within the Store Planning team

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Ensuring the efficient follow up on the implementation of LEED requirements for each new Boutique opening including feedback, alerts, and recommendations on potential improvement opportunities

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Working collaboratively within a mutually supportive team environment with a focus on team success

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

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Degree in architecture, design, building engineering or similar technical background

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8-10 years of experience in the field of project management in Retail

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Minimum 3 years of experience in embedding sustainability related processes regarding circularity, materials and waste

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Problem-solving skills

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Strong communication skills for managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders

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Experience of managing key projects as part of a team

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Able to quickly develop and maintain successful team relationships

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Planning and organizational skills

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Fluent in English language is required, French is nice to have