Project Manager, Product Development (High, Fine Jewelry)

About The Company
David Yurman is the celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York 1980 by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. Today, the company is led by Evan Yurman and creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable — its artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman
As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.
Title: Project Manager, Product Development (High, Fine Jewelry)
Reports to: Senior Manager, Product Development
Overview: Provide comprehensive project management for the successful development of new High Jewelry, Fine Jewelry, and OOAK DYS product. Given direct managerial guidance, serve as owner of vendor communication throughout the development and launch process.
Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain HJ/Fine Jewelry pieces associated with ongoing projects both physically and systematically; Ensuring that all product is accounted for and dispositioned in a timely manner
• Partner cross departmentally with internal departments to encourage seamless development of new products throughout the development lifecycle
• Execute and track new finished good and sample orders; Ensuring that products are properly ordered, received, transacted, and dispositioned
• Maintain PLM and Oracle systems to ensure data integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Execute and maintain all product specific documentation including project kits and supplemental documents for new development and active finished goods
• Maintain open and regular communication with department management on the status of ongoing projects, providing documentation or reporting as required
• Collaborate and execute technologically driven solutions to attain fundamental product improvements including, but not limited to, product manufacturability, cost reductions, quality improvements.
• Support additional manufacturing and development initiatives as needed, including ASR of existing styles.
• Provide multifaceted project leadership for new product development efforts focusing on engineering, manufacturing, cost, and design aesthetic needs; Serve as primary contact (owner) with external vendors during development collaboration.
• Responsible for tracking and aligning all development projects with established timelines

Qualifications

• Practical CAD knowledge a plus
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ Project Management experience with the Jewelry industry or manufacturing engineering experience required
• Proven ability to work within minimal supervision, fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong communication (English written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Jewelry Industry experience required
• Working Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management and Oracle Software
• Knowledge of modern jewelry manufacturing techniques, precious metal metallurgy, and basic gemstones
• Demonstrated experience in new product development
• Proficient Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite computer skills (specifically Excel, Photoshop, InDesign)

Education: Bachelor's degree required, Gemology degree a plus
Location: New York, NY (Tribeca)
Working mode: Hybrid - 4 days in office, up to 5 days per week
Travel: Limited travel required
Estimated Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000
Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.
David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law.