Lead, Retail Development - Project Management (Paternity Cover)

Lead, Retail Development - Project Management (Paternity Cover)

Values & Innovation

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Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, 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

The paternity coverage will last approximately 6 months.

The Retail Project Manager is responsible for managing the new space opening and refit program in the EMEA region for our DTC (Direct to Consumer) Owned & Operated business and reporting directly to the Real Estate Sr. Manager.

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously across our owned full price and outlet channels from project initiation till completion.

Additionally, you will lead work & you will collaborate with internal cross functional departments (Real Estate, DTC Operations, Store Design, Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Sales) and external stakeholders (landlords, contractors, UA vendors & agencies); to ensure the projects are delivered on time, in scope, within budget & meeting UA’s quality standards.

In this position you will be the primary point of contact for DTC O&O to drive the new store opening and refit process, influencing key stakeholders in decision making, manage the construction schedules & processes; you will also be responsible to initiate improvements, set up tools – process & procedures to support the business for long time success.

As a Project Manager you lead, manage and organize construction projects with a high level of professionalism and according to routines, company policies, guidelines and local legislations. You prepare and present budgets as well as follow-up on cost and suppliers to secure financial transparency. You drive tendering and contracting for your projects and coordinate feasibility studies, design, execution and logistics for your projects. Through strong teamwork and clear communication, you secure that the relevant stakeholders receive needed information on time.

Your Impact

• Manages the EMEA DTC O&O new space opening and refits program; ensures the projects will be delivered on time, within budget & quality and brand standards.
• Setting budgets and timelines for all projects and tracking against these.
• Run projects in line with UA routines and policies to secure financial transparency.
• Supports the Real Estate Sr. Manager in the business case preparation and during leasing process with feasibility and technical input.
• Works closely with NSO Lead and cross-functional project teams with internal (Operations, Merchandising, VM, RM) and external (Architects, consultants, contractors) stakeholders on a continuous basis,
• Leads procurement, contracting and management of all consultants and vendors per project.
• Coordinate tenders, evaluate bids and select final contractors.
• Manages supply chain of (project specific) directly supplied materials from our Global/Regional vendors.
• Drives improvement actions, makes recommendations & develops processes, tools & vendors to set the department up for long term success and elevate the brand.
• Optimizes planning and follow up.
• Supports the EMEA Expansion strategy.
• Provides continuous value engineering; acts proactively in making data driven decisions on alternative approaches,
• Acts as primary program lead & contact for O&O DTC in EMEA for assigned projects within region.
• Secure that all stores are built in line with the general/local building standards and UA portfolio brand specifications.
• Secure a good communication between internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project documentation, time schedule, quality reporting, project closure and handover.

Qualifications

• University degree in Construction or Architecture.
• 8 + years of relevant experience in Project Management for an international retailer.
• Proficiency in Autocad; Ms Office including Ms Project,
• Fluent in English,
• Strong Analytical & Proactive Problem-Solving Ability,
• Strong cross functional communication skills and conflict management.
• High ability to multitasking, organizing and prioritizing.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
• 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

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.