Senior Lead - Real Estate PMO, APAC ex China

Location: Shanghai

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In short

As a Regional Program Manager within the Real Estate Development team, you will oversee and track all regional expansion projects across multiple channels — including own retail stores, showrooms, B2B environments, and DMS (Distrebutor Monobrand Stores). Operating under the frameworks and guardrails defined by the global Real Estate Team, you will be the regional point of coordination for project tracking, stakeholder alignment, milestone management, and risk reporting. You’ll report into the Regional Director and play a key role in driving timely and efficient execution of the expansion pipeline within your region.

Your Mission

Lead the end-to-end tracking and reporting of all regional real estate & development projects, ensuring alignment across expansion strategy, lease execution, design, construction, and Retail operational handover. Lead the planning and coordinate execution of retail, showroom, B2B, and DMS formats, adapting to unique channel-specific requirements.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across multi-markets in APAC to maintain project momentum, ensure accountability, and deliver regional projects on time and on budget and cultural fit.
Implement and uphold global PMO standards, tools, and processes within the region, acting as a liaison between regional execution teams and the global PMO.
Identify and flag risks or delays, provide feedback and advice on better execution, escalating as needed and working cross-functionally to develop mitigation strategies.
Share insights, lessons learned, and feedback from regional projects to inform future store rollouts, retrofits, and renovations.
Provide regular status updates to the Regional Director and contribute to regional expansion strategy reviews.

Your story

7-10 years of relevant experience in executing retail store projects, with a strong background in construction - International retail expansion experience is a plus.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction, project design processes with a solution focussed mindset.
Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time effectively and efficiently
You have an entrepreneurial growth mindset, eager to challenge the status quo and innovate to drive business growth
You have excellent communication and collaboration skills, but love to also get your hands dirty and do the heavy lifting yourself

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About the Team

As you might expect from an ambitious consumer brand, the Retail team at On is a fast-paced place to be. This team of interdisciplinary all-stars is used to rapid turnaround times and ambitious targetsl. The shared goal? Premium Efficient growth at high speed – what else? To the world's most premium sports wear brand.

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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

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.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.