EMEA Store Design & Development Lead (NSO & Refurbishments)

Under Armour, Inc; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UA Give Back Volunteer Days

Health & fitness benefits

28 days holiday

Teammate Resource groups

Gym on site

Job summary

Under Armour in Amsterdam is seeking a senior Retail Design & Development Lead to manage the NSO and refurbishment program across the EMEA region. You will coordinate with distributors, internal teams and vendors to deliver store openings on time, within budget and to brand standards.

You will drive process improvements, oversee budgets and timelines, and lead cross-functional meetings, with a focus on data-driven decisions and scalability across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing retail development projects in an international environment.
• Proven track record leading store development, refurbishment and rollout programs.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Smartsheet and MS Office; SketchUp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve New Store Opening (NSO) processes, tools, and vendor partnerships to support long-term business success and elevate the Under Armour brand in line with the EMEA strategy.
• Protect brand integrity by ensuring all store executions adhere to the latest Under Armour brand standards and guidelines.
• Manage the EMEA Distributor New Space Opening Program, overseeing new store openings and refurbishments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Establish and manage project budgets and timelines, proactively tracking progress and addressing risks to delivery.
• Conduct Retail Design & Development (RDD) site feasibility assessments for new and refurbishment opportunities.
• Drive value engineering and operational efficiencies across design and construction projects, leveraging data-driven insights to identify alternative solutions and optimize outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate regular project meetings with distributors, internal cross-functional teams, regional counterparts, and external vendors.
• Manage and maintain the online project management platform (Smartsheet), providing accurate project tracking, reporting, and status updates.
• Oversee the supply chain for Under Armour-supplied materials, coordinating with global and regional vendors and escalating issues where necessary.
• Collaborate with and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including distributors, retail partners, architects, consultants, and Under Armour vendors, to ensure successful project execution.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new distributor and retail partners, ensuring alignment with Under Armour processes and standards.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Retail Design & Development team, providing support across broader departmental projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Architecture/Interior Design/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Job description

Under Armour in Amsterdam is seeking a senior Retail Design & Development Lead to manage the NSO and refurbishment program across the EMEA region. You will coordinate with distributors, internal teams and vendors to deliver store openings on time, within budget and to brand standards.

You will drive process improvements, oversee budgets and timelines, and lead cross-functional meetings, with a focus on data-driven decisions and scalability across markets.