Company Description

H&M, one of the largest fashion companies in the world, offers endless career opportunities. A lively, active and diverse work environment. A place where the customer is always our center of attention.

Job Description

As Project Manager you lead, manage and organize construction projects with a high level of professionalism and according to routines, company policies, guidelines and local legislation. You prepare and present budgets and business cases; follow-up on cost and suppliers to secure financial transparency; drive tendering and contracting for your projects; coordinate design, execution and logistics for your project among others great.

Through strong teamwork and clear communication, you secure that relevant stakeholders receive needed information on time.

You are comfortable managing several stakeholders and various projects and tasks simultaneously. You have the ability to prioritize, especially in circumstances where you are put under pressure and with tight deadlines. You have strong communication skills and high sense of urgency, understanding business needs and requirements.

By acting in line with our values, having the right mindset and (if applicable) leadership you contribute to H&M’s business success. No matter what your role may be at H&M – WHAT you do is as important as HOW you do it. 

Some of the responsibilities and tasks, at a general level, are:

Secure value engineering and value planning on each step of the project process.Secure that contractors and partners are working in line with the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.Secure that the stores are built in line with the general/local building specifications, instructions & interior specifications.Secure investment budget and follow up on both Net & Gross investments.Optimize project planning in order to minimize installation, labor and other costs.Optimize planning and follow up tools, drive improvement actions and share best practice with colleagues.Ensure invoices are reflecting the contractual amounts and that payments are made according to invoice schedule. Keep project budget within forecasted figures and challenge change orders if they occur.Partner with regional procurement specialist, C&F manager and Business Controller C&F in order to determine budgets, conduct tenders, evaluate bids and select contractors. Support procurement specialist in prequalifying new companies on a regular basis according to PQQ guidelines and secure a solid pool of contractors. Ensure that the stores are designed & built in line with the general/local building specification, guidelines & interior specifications.Reach out to other departments on a regular basis, give/request feedback in order to identify improvement areas.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or similar (Project Management certifications are meriting).Good understanding of the field of construction and the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a retail environment.Previous work experience from retail construction, facility management and/or real estate. Experience within the project management field and managing external suppliers and follow-up on contractual obligations.Knowledge in MS Office, more specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams.Can understand, read, speak and write English.Positive attitude to change / embrace challenges / persevere in the face of failure. Desire to learn / putting effort to build new skills / learn from mistakes / ask for feedback and learn from it. 

Additional Information

What awaits you?

A great opportunity to learn about one of the most important functions of H&M.

We offer you a solid corporate culture characterized by our values, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit.

H&M is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we actively seek qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age.