Project Manager Store Concept (w/m/d)

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for
the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a Project Manager Store Concept (w/m/d)!

Your responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including milestones, timelines, resources, budgets, and deliverables
• Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end implementation of projects
• Manage day-to-day project activities and proactively monitor progress to ensure timely delivery
• Work closely with internal teams, departments, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
• Facilitate effective communication across all parties to support alignment and decision-making
• Ensure that relevant information is shared transparently and in a timely manner
• Follow established project governance standards and contribute to consistent PMO practices
• Track project financials to ensure budget adherence and cost transparency
• Identify risks, issues, and potential scope changes early and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage dependencies across teams and initiatives to avoid delays and bottlenecks
• Continuously evaluate opportunities to enhance execution effectiveness and productivity
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, business requirements, and company guidelines
• Prepare and maintain clear and concise project reporting for leadership and stakeholders
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify best practices and improvement opportunities

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Retail, Store Development/Architecture, or equivalent practical experience in a related field
• At least 5 years of experience managing multiple projects or large-scale initiatives, including work in matrixed or cross-functional environments
• Strong project management background, ideally supported by a certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, IPMA)
• Fluent written and spoken English; other European languages are a plus
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal (“soft”) skills, including the ability to connect with people in partially virtual teams
• Sound retail foundation (e.g. store development, VM, selling, or merchandising) combined with commercial thinking and a strong understanding of retail sales generation models
• Pragmatic and effective approach to setting up and organizing cross-functional teams, with high self-motivation and the ability to lead, motivate, and provide clarity
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, balancing risk management and escalation
• Good understanding of digital tools, business systems, and emerging technologies

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture