Sr. Project Manager, Store Expansion

At Under Armour, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

Purpose of Role

Sr. Project Manager Store Expansion is responsible for managing all current and future locations in the EMEA region for our DTC (Direct to Consumer) Owned & Operated business. This position manages multiple projects simultaneously across our owned full price and outlet channels from project initiation till completion.

Sr. Manager works with internal cross functional departments (Real Estate, DTC Operations, Global & EMEA Store Design, Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Sales) and external stakeholders like landlords, contractors and UA vendors to ensure the projects are delivered on time, in scope, within budget, and meeting UA’s quality standards.

This role reports to the Retail Director and is the primary point of contact for DTC O&O to drive the new store opening and refit process, influence key stakeholders in decision making, and initiate improvements, tools, processes, and procedures to support the business for long term success.

Your Impact

• Manage the EMEA DTC O&O new space opening or refit program, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality and brand standards.
• Set budgets and timelines for all projects and track performance against them.
• Support the Real Estate point of contact in business case preparation and during the leasing process with feasibility and technical input.
• Lead project teams with internal stakeholders including Operations, Merchandising, Store Design, VM, and RM, as well as external stakeholders including architects, consultants, and contractors.
• Lead procurement, contracting, and management of all consultants and vendors per project.
• Manage Facility Management for all stores by orchestrating external partners to ensure quality and delivery aligned with standards.
• Develop processes, tools, and vendor partnerships to set the department up for long term success, elevate the brand, and support the EMEA strategy.

Qualifications

• University degree in Construction or Architecture or related studies preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience managing Retail Development projects for an international retailer
• Proficiency in Autocad and MS Office, including MS Project
• Fluent in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong cross functional communication skills; able to manage conflicts and maintain composure in challenging conversations

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour merchandise discounts
• Health and fitness benefits, discounts and resources
• Hybrid work
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
• Local language course when moving from abroad