Senior Specialist - New Store Openings Project Manager, DMS

ON.com; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

On is seeking a Senior Specialist for New Store Openings and Project Management to drive distributor-led retail launches worldwide from its Zurich base.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Construction and Regions, coordinating timelines, risk assessments and site analysis to ensure premium store openings.

You will travel to new locations and partner with senior leadership to deliver globally scaled results.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a similar role managing distributor partners and leading cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial growth mindset with appetite for improvement.
• Deep understanding of Retail and Operational Excellence across diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to work globally across cultures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Aufgaben

• Drive project management for new retail store openings worldwide, ensuring seamless collaboration across internal cross-functional teams and external distributor partners.
• Ensure all elements of store readiness are executed to deliver a premium customer experience from day one.
• Act as single point of contact for the global retail team and senior leadership throughout the process.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, timelines, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
• Gather, organize and share project learnings with stakeholders.
• Participate in site analysis and support the development of comprehensive project briefs.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

English proficiency

Retail industry knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Specialist - New Store Openings Project Manager, DMS

We are looking for a Retail Project Manager to drive the new store opening process for our partners‑led Retail stores globally. In this role, you will elevate the new store opening process by leading new store openings project management and driving seamless execution. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth store launches while fostering strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Your Mission

• Drive project management for new retail store openings worldwide, ensuring seamless collaboration across internal cross‑functional teams (e.g., Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Construction and Regions) and external distributor partners to deliver successful store launches.
• Ensure all elements of store readiness are executed to deliver a premium customer experience from day one on (e.g., training, merchandising, operational setup).
• Act as the single point of contact for the global retail team and senior leadership throughout the new store opening process for partner‑led stores.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including timelines, risk assessments, and contingency plans to ensure transparency and accountability across all stakeholders.
• Gather, organize and share project learnings with project stakeholders.
• Participate in site analysis and support the development of comprehensive project briefs.

Your story

• You have 5+ years of relevant work experience in a similar role working with distributor partners; previous experience in premium retail and/or the sports industry is a plus. You have strong experience in project management from start to finish coordinating cross‑functional teams.
• You have an entrepreneurial growth mindset, eager to challenge the status quo with an appetite for relentless improvement.
• You have a deep understanding of Retail and Operational Excellence and can effectively advocate for it across diverse stakeholder groups.
• You are curious to work globally across different cultures.
• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills and thrive in a dynamic and complex environment with the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Location

Home base: Zurich, travelling to new store locations during preparation/opening phase may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.