Senior Specialist - PMO Project Management GCA

This role is a core part of the On Real Estate team, supporting a fast-growing global sports brand with its retail store expansion and operations strategy. The position focuses on taking the new store opening process to the next level, with responsibility for project management of new store openings including relocations, pop-ups, and renovations. The role works within a fast-paced real estate team and collaborates with cross-functional teams in GCA to enhance the retail multi-channel strategy.

• Manage and oversee store projects at various levels.
• Lead end-to-end management and execution of the new store opening process, including relocations, pop-ups, and renovations.
• Collaborate with the leasing team to prepare briefing documents.
• Work with the development team to establish clear timelines, goals, and standards for expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with finance teams to support business decisions related to the new store's profit and loss (P&L) and identify potential risks.
• Manage openings of new stores across different sales channels, working closely with cross-functional teams and maintaining effective communication to ensure smooth project progress at every stage.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously using project management tools to update project statuses, identify project risks, and ensure on-time delivery through cross-functional collaboration.
• Gather and share project learnings, optimise project plans and opening processes across construction, implement learnings after the store is opened, and streamline the upgrade/adjustment process for new stores.

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience in real estate project management from start to finish, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Thorough understanding of various sales channels and ability to apply this experience to project management.
• Ability to view project progress from a holistic perspective and set priorities.
• Ability to identify risks in a timely manner and secure sufficient resources to address risks promptly and ensure smooth project progress.
• Understanding of the customer journey and operation needs at retail stores, with the ability to fine-tune store designs using a consumer thinking mindset.
• Structured, logical, and capable of bringing strategies into actions.
• Entrepreneurial growth mindset, eager to challenge the status quo with an appetite for relentless improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to get hands dirty and do heavy lifting.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, hospitality, and communication skills across physical and digital channels.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (reading, speaking, writing).
• College degree and above.

• Previous experience in retail and/or the sports industry.
• Multi-language skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Flexible working environment.