Project Manager - Retail

Join our client's EMEA Store Development team as a Project Manager and lead the delivery of inspiring retail spaces across key markets such as Switzerland and the West Hub. You’ll drive end-to-end store and relocation projects, working closely with brands, real estate, and local teams. From concept to completion, you ensure projects stay on track, on budget, and true to the brand vision. Help shape exceptional store experiences that bring our brands to life. Deadline for applications are Wednesday March 18th at 9:00.

 

About the company

Be part of an iconic story.

This organization serves as a platform for growth, focusing on building brand strength and staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. By connecting global, iconic brands more closely to the evolving needs of consumers, it ensures a strong foundation for both the present and future generations.

Guided by shared values and empowered by scale and global reach, the company is committed to driving fashion forward for good. Operating as one unified team with a clear vision and plan, it exemplifies the power of collective effort and shared purpose.

Salary and hours per week

• Salary: To be discussed
• 40 hours per week
• Start: As soon as possible
• from March 30 - July 17th possibly longer depending on the need of the business.

About the job

The Position
As Project Manager, you will be crucial to the EMEA Store Development team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end project management of store development initiatives, with particular focus on projects in Switzerland and our West Hub region (also including Germany, Poland and others). You will work closely with Brands, Real Estate, local Hub teams, as well as third party suppliers and contractors to ensure that projects are kept on track, on budget, in accordance with design guidelines.

The Department and Team
The Store Development Department’s mission is to deliver high-quality, strategically aligned store development projects, by adapting global brand concepts to regional needs, and driving end-to-end store and Shop-in-Shop projects that strengthen brand presence and customer engagement across EMEA. The Store Development and Shop-in-Shop Teams sits within the wider Store Development Department, which also includes the Concept Implementation and Store Development Supply Chain Teams. Collectively the Department collaborates with Brands, Global Concept, Visual Merchandising, Expansion, Finance and Global Store Development to drive a best-in-class store experience. With an integral position in the Store Development / Shop-in-Shop Team, this role is integral to the department's overall success and strategic growth.

Role and Responsibilities:

• End-to-end project management: Oversee the end-to-end management of multiple new store and relocation projects for a specific hub/set of markets, including: pre-project, electrical/mechanical engineering, fire protection, project mobilisation, GC tender, landlord handover, construction, site visits, project close, handovers and post-project reviews;
• Project deliverables: own the key project deliverables required for each project such as store design, according plans, timeframes, costs and quality; 
• Site due diligence: conduct site due diligence, in collaboration with local architecture expertise, in advance of signing store lease agreements;
• Budget management: Build financial views of projects and store development costs to input into budget process;
• Track projects KPIs: Track and monitor project KPIs (execution & budget) to ensure projects are completed on programme, budget and high level of quality design and execution. Share regularly with Hubs and Brands stakeholders; take necessary interventions if required to bring projects back on track;
• Collaborate with Hubs, Brands and Real Estate: closely collaborate with Hubs, Brands and Real Estate to align on the expectations from the project brief, share updates and ensure stakeholders are close to project management status and milestones.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years' experience in managing store development projects for a fashion retailer or consumer brand with multiple store formats, managing project budget, risks and plans;
• Extensive knowledge of retail construction e.g. Store layouts, fixture installations, MEP requirements and site development e.g. permitting, landlord approvals, zoning and utilities set up;
• Familiar with using MS Office & Powerpoint, AutoCAD/Revit;
• Advanced understanding of how to solve complex problems and critically assess the solutions required;
• Strong communications and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage complex needs and priorities with ease;
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, or a related field;
• Fluency in English is required (German a plus).

What you can expect from our client:

• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality;
• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus;
• Depending on the role a monthly home - office budget;
• A chance to unwind with weekly social activities. 

Contact

Apply now, and be sure to do so before Wednesday March 18th at 9:00. Send your resume and a short motivation. Before we can introduce you to the client, we will invite you for an interview at our Projob office or online. For more information contact us at 020-5738383 or welcome@projob.nl.

Please note that we agreed with our clients to only introduce them to candidates who already live near the job location. Although you might be willing to relocate or commute, this is not an adequate option.