Project Manager, Collaboration & Brand Strategy at G-III Apparel Group in New York, NY

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Project Manager, Collaboration & Brand Strategy Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site) Department: G-III Sports & Lifestyle Division Reports To: President, Sports & Lifestyle / SVP Operations About G-III Apparel Group: G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager, Collaboration & Brand Strategy to join our G-III Sports & Lifestyle Division and help drive the development of product lines across our portfolio of brands. This role will serve as a critical link between Merchandising and Design, ensuring that seasonal product lines, brand collaborations, special projects, and other strategic product initiatives are developed completely, accurately, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is an exceptional organizer and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment. This individual will maintain visibility across multiple product development calendars, identify potential delays or gaps before they become problems, and ensure teams remain aligned on priorities, deliverables, and deadlines. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the product development calendar across multiple brands, seasons, collaborations, and product initiatives within the G-III Sports & Lifestyle Division Partner closely with Merchandising and Design to ensure required product lines are briefed, designed, reviewed, revised, and completed according to established timelines Coordinate and execute brand collaborations and strategic partnerships, ensuring creative direction, product objectives, key milestones, and deliverables are clearly communicated across teams Translate seasonal merchandising strategies, collaboration concepts, and product needs into clear development timelines, milestones, and deliverables Maintain a comprehensive view of active product development projects and provide teams and leadership with clear visibility into what is on track, at risk, or requires immediate action Lead regular cross-functional product development and collaboration meetings and follow up on outstanding action items, decisions, and deadlines Ensure Design has the necessary briefs, direction, priorities, and information from Merchandising to begin and complete projects on time Ensure Merchandising reviews and provides feedback and approvals within the timeframes required to keep development moving Identify potential bottlenecks, conflicting priorities, missing information, and resource constraints, and proactively partner with teams to resolve them Coordinate development timelines for seasonal lines, key account initiatives, special make-ups, brand collaborations, capsules, presentations, and other priority projects Manage multiple brands and projects simultaneously while understanding the different priorities, calendars, positioning, and requirements associated with each Establish and maintain effective project tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting that provide a clear view of development status Escalate significant timing risks or unresolved issues to divisional leadership when necessary Continuously evaluate the development process and recommend opportunities to improve speed, accountability, communication, and efficiency Who You Are: A highly organized project manager who can effectively manage multiple brands, projects, and deadlines simultaneously A proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges, identifies dependencies, and drives solutions before issues impact timelines A strong communicator who can effectively