Senior Project Manager

KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown. Since launching in 2013 the brand has continued to grow and evolve with an extensive offering of unique, hand-crafted sun and optical frames designed in New Orleans and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. In addition to 4 brick & mortar locations, 12 “Tiny House” concept stores, and a robust ecommerce business the brand is also available at many notable retailers such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and shopbop. KREWE’s unique approach to eyewear has created a cult-following amongst consumers and influencers alike. Our frames have appeared in publications from GQ to VOGUE and on celebrities such as Beyonce, Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, Carrie Underwood, Hailey Bieber, Zayne Malik, Scott Disick, Adam Huber, among others.

As the business grows, we are seeking smart, creative, and experienced individuals to join our talented team! Key attributes and qualities we are looking for in candidates for all open roles: Entrepreneurial spirit, innovative and solution-oriented, adaptable and resilient, best-practices methodology, team-oriented with a lean-in attitude, highest standards for execution, and a high level of accountability.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to support our Vice President, Product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create master T&A project timelines in the excel and MONDAYS project management software tool for all new product launches, reorders and KREWE collateral.
• Maintain full scope of T&A timeline tasks from product concept to launch. Track and communicate to cross-functional key stakeholders to keep T&A on time, with in-full delivery. 
• Create and distribute formal weekly agenda for the Design Studio T&A update.
• Create weekly/monthly/annual summary T&A timeline reports from the master T&A as required by senior management.
• Interface as required with and provide input to the Creative Director and Studio Manager to enable final design approval and sign-off.
• Spearhead communications amongst the Krewe Design Team, overseas KREWEW Development and Production leads and 3rd Party Manufacturers to obtain regular updates and status per the project milestones and driving each task to conclusion without delay.
• Identify delays and work diligently with core team to draw to resolution that upholds the KREWE brand standards while maintaining timeline. Advise VP of Product with clear and timely status and recommended action. Update T&A with rescheduled dates, alerting key stakeholders of these changes that impact the business. 
• Coordinate and track product Sample orders with the 3rd Party Design Team Leader, advise delays and impact to the T&A dates by department.
• Report and analyze performance against internal KREWE and external vendor KPIs. Deliver insights to VP of Product, Development and Production Leads with recommended processes to yield speed, efficiency, and reliability.
• Review and analyze the weekly factory WIP Reports with a focus on the status of Development WIP’s. Investigate shipment delays and update the PD Team accordingly. Update the MONDAYS project timeline with the latest information.
• Handle special requests related to Product Design and Development as requested by the Creative Director or VP of Product.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in project management role in product-related category - eyewear a plus
• Based in New Orleans
• High proficiency in excel, project management tools
• Highly analytical and creative thinking 

Diversity & Inclusion:

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law