Retail Project Manager

At a Glance

We are looking for a Retail Project Manager to materialise On’s future DTC retail environments and join us at our Headquarter office in Zurich.

Your blend between project management, construction systems, financial oversight and high design orientation will play critical role in all new store openings (and eventual remodels) globally and open the door to On’s next growth phase.

Your Team

As you might expect from a running brand with an emphasis on design and performance, the Retail Expansion Team at On is a fast-paced place to be. This small but dynamic team packs a huge punch and leads retail development projects globally: from market analysis and strategy, to concepts and final delivery.

You will be responsible for all aspects of store construction, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget at the highest design standards. You will seek to drive innovation and optimise project management whenever possible.

Together we will shape the architecture, behavior and culture of the On’s customer-facing homes. With ambitious and innovative projects in the pipeline, the team is looking for its next all-star!

Your Mission

• Manage the construction process for new stores globally with a special focus on the Middle East market expansion, including project schedule, cost control and 360 coordination.

• Lead internal and external local project stakeholders including: local architects, local contractors, local suppliers and local consultants to meet overall project objectives all in Arabic.

• Key player in supporting design and procurement in the technical evaluation of new local suppliers and local products, lead and manage price negotiations and provide the necessary information for calls for tenders in Arabic.

• Spearhead further development and technical improvement of fixtures and elements with emphasis on value engineering, better roll-out efficiency, modularity, packaging and logistics.

• Supervise and develop technical and quality guidelines, manuals.

• Ensure architectural and experiential intent are met at the highest of standards.

• Travel to job site in the Middle East as necessary to ensure projects are on time and on budget.

Your Story

• Bachelor’s in Architecture and preferably Master’s in Construction Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in managing multiple simultaneous international retail construction projects in Middle East, including bidding and negotiation in Arabic.

• Highly motivated, capable of working in a self-driven, entrepreneurial environment.

• Team player, ability to work and interface with all levels of the organisation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high strong attention to detail and holistic view approach.

• Working knowledge of architecture-specific design tools such as AutoCAD and project management software.

• Fluent in Arabic is a must, English and French with strong written and verbal communication skills, any other language is a plus.

What we offer

We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the ‘fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual thrives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields. 

If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

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