Project Manager f/m/d

Our common goal

We are looking for a passionate, proactive and design minded Project Manager to join our team. As a Project Manager you will oversee the acquisition, logistics and installation of our furniture solutions in commercial & public spaces such as airports and offices. In this role you will collaborate closely with our sales, engineering and logistics teams in the US and our European Headquarters. The position is based in New York City.

What you can expect 

• Management of furniture project process from start to finish, in business segments such as Airports, Residential/Home, Hospitality, and Contract/Commercial furnishings.
• Demonstrate a professional approach to time management and organization specifically in the management of client inquiries, service requests and de-escalations.
• Ensure projects are delivered timely and with exceptional quality and attention to detail
• Management of interfaces between our customers and the Vitra sales, logistics, operations, marketing and finance teams
• Cross functionality with our HQ & Factory teams in Germany & Switzerland- as well as internally with local Sales, Sales Support, Finance and Logistics teams.
• Manage RFI, RFP and tender processes and prepare quotations
• Support the creation of technical drawing and floor plans, reviewing specifications for accuracy
• Place orders through our ERP software SAP S/4Hana, and manage budgets and status updates
• Manage warranty and claim order submissions and resolutions
• Specify Electrical solutions for furniture installations
• Proactively engage in value engineering processes
• On-site supervision of project installations and attendance at trade shows/conventions
• Salary range of $75,000 – 110,000 USD/year dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in related industry
• Experience in furniture, technical and electrical components and compliance
• Exceptional project and time management skills
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and mediation skills
• Digitally savvy and project management software knowledge
• Experience and familiarity in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
• Appreciation for Design and Quality
• Preferred but not required: Experience with the ERP software SAP S/4Hana and the CRM software Salesforce
• Preferred but not required: Experience with CAD design, Photoshop, and rendering software
• Preferred but not required: Design background and/or education

Enjoy working at Vitra 

• We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy
• Office design is our specialty - our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time
• Welcome to Vitra - our orientation and welcome program 
• "How to work better" - our concept for the hybrid working world - enables mobile working in different facets 
• We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs 
• Benefit from attractive discounts on products from Vitra and Artek 

Do you still have doubts? 

You do not bring all the qualifications listed? 

Don't be discouraged: We are convinced that with an eager-to-learn, open-minded attitude, mountains can be moved. 

So, apply anyway and show us why you are the right person for this position. 

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and living diversity. Your personality and expertise are the only factors that determine your suitability. 

Please note that we cannot accept applications via E-mail but kindly ask you to send it via our job portal. If you have any questions, Matej Vondráček, matej.vondracek@vitra.com, will be happy to support.