Senior Project Manager

Fondato nel 1913 in Italia, il Gruppo Prada si è costruito su una tradizione di eccellenza e con una visione di innovazione. Il Gruppo, leader mondiale nel settore del lusso, opera in oltre 45 paesi con i marchi PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church's, Car Shoe e Luna Rossa e conta dipendenti di oltre 100 nazionalità.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be the primary lead for our expansion in Japan. You will take full ownership of new store/facility projects from the initial planning stages (site assessment) through design and construction, concluding with the successful "grand opening." This role requires a high degree of autonomy and the ability to bridge communication between local contractors and our global leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Manage the full project lifecycle: initial feasibility, vendor selection in coordination with the Director , construction oversight, and final handover.
• Budget & Timeline Management: Establish and adhere to strict CAPEX budgets and project milestones. Ensure every shop opens on schedule without cost overruns.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the central hub between internal departments (Operations, Marketing, IT), external vendors (Architects, GCs), and landlords/developers.
• Quality & Brand Compliance: Ensure all builds meet global brand standards while complying with Japanese building codes and safety regulations.
• Reporting: Provide regular bilingual progress reports to executive leadership, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Project Management, specifically within retail expansion, hospitality, or commercial interior fit-outs.

Languages: Native-level Japanese and Fluent/Business English (Must be comfortable negotiating with local vendors and presenting to global stakeholders).

Independence: Proven track record of delivering projects "from scratch" with minimal supervision. Must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Proficiency: Strong grasp of Japanese construction processes, permitting, and vendor landscape.

Travel frequency, and budget management experience.

[Preferred]

Certifications: PMP or 1st Class Architect license (Japan).

Software: Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar PM tools.

Proven Experience

Entrare a far parte della nostra Azienda significa lavorare in un ambiente creativo e internazionale, con team di persone motivate dalla curiosità e dalla ricerca dell'eccellenza. Il motore del nostro successo è l'importanza e il valore che diamo al talento e alla passione delle nostre persone, favorendone la crescita professionale.
Il Gruppo Prada promuove un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo, garantendo pari opportunità a tutti i candidati, indipendentemente da genere, etnia, orientamento sessuale, disabilità, o altre caratteristiche personali. Crediamo che la diversità sia un valore e ci impegniamo a costruire un ambiente di lavoro equo e rispettoso per tutti.