PROJECT MANAGER INTERN

The BATA GROUP is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 130 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates.

With more than 270 shops in Italy, Spain and Portugal AW LAB is a laboratory of “urban sport style” trends that offers to its customers the coolest products of the moment, suggesting and inspiring them in creating their own style. Since opening its first store in 1997, with the name of Athletes World, AW LAB is part of the Bata group, world leader in the footwear industry, with over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries. AW LAB proposes a wide collection of sneakers of the most famous international sport brands and a wide range of exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of apparel and accessories of the leading sportswear brand and by two private clothing labels.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a Project Manager Intern to join our Store Design & Construction Department, supporting the design and execution of works related to BATA & AW LAB stores across Western Europe, both retail and franchising.

The resource will support in the development of BATA & AW LAB concepts and special projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The role provides a well-rounded introduction to store development processes, combining design, coordination, and project management aspects.

KEY CHALLENGES:

• Support in drafting and structuring projects in line with the BATA & AW LAB concepts, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines, corporate strategies, and evolving sales formats
• Support in coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring effective monitoring of timelines, results, and follow-up actions
• Support in updating technical drawings (e.g., layouts, store plans, electrical diagrams) using AutoCAD
• Support in preparing and managing project technical and administrative documentation
• Support during the initial and final testing phases of the stores before their opening, contributing to the verification of the effectiveness of the implemented solutions

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• University in progress or degree in Architecture, Industrial Design or Surveyor
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD drawing programme
• Good knowledge of Illustrator/Photoshop graphics programmes
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to details
• Proactive and creative mindset
• Collaborative and cooperative attitude
• Delivers in consistent way following his department priorities, respecting the deadlines

LANGUAGES:

• Italian Mother tongue
• Good Knowledge of English
• Spanish (nice to have)

PACKAGE & BENEFITS:

• Monthly allowance: € 600,00
• Free Canteen
• Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period
• Flexible working hours
• Discounts on BATA and AW LAB products

LOCATION:

• Limena (PD)