As a part of the Stores & Connected Platforms team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution and delivery of operational projects within our global environment. You will be a key contributor toward leading delivery functions related to our Store Infrastructure by coordinating and communicating project milestones, coordinating implementations partners, and ensuring implementation components are completed within scope and budget.  

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Support the global deployment of technology for both New Store and Evergreen initiatives, ensuring operational continuity with minimal disruption.
• Contributing member to a team of project coordinators ensuring proper project progression, communication, and prioritization.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional Technical and Store Operations Leaders to define project objectives, scope, and potential impacts, highlighting areas of project crossover.
• Assist with the development of project plans encompassing timelines, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including requirements, goals, objectives, and change requests, seeking opportunities to optimize efficiency through bundled deployments.
• Coordinate resources, both personnel and materials, to ensure readiness for implementation.
• Assist in creating project status and budget reports to communicate progress with business and technology leaders.
• Participate in selecting and overseeing Services partners capable of delivering exceptional results for Store Infrastructure initiatives.
• Help establish service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure vendor performance aligns with expectations for Store Infrastructure implementations.
• Identify potential risks during implementation and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Proactively address issues and challenges that may impact project timelines and outcomes.
• Continuously monitor and report on implementation progress, adjusting plans as needed to maintain initiative alignment and success.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• 3-5+ years’ experience working with project management, supporting cross-functional teams, including setting standards for development, training, and operational leadership.
• High-level understanding of Project Management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Our Company  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. 

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com. 

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

Benefits & Perks  

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Life and disability insurance 
• Associate assistance program 
• Paid parental and adoption leave 
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot 
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community 
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) 
• Seven associate wellness half days per year 
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands 
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within 
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups 
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! 

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER