Store Development Manager (Design and Construction), adidas

Title on contract is Manager Space Planning.

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:
The Manager role is responsible for leading retail space planning, and project management activities to support business growth and elevate brand presence. This role oversees the successful execution of new store openings, major renovations, relocations, and key brand retail projects while ensuring alignment with brand standards, quality requirements, budget expectations, and project timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management

• Lead end-to-end store development projects, including new store openings, major renovations, relocations, and strategic retail initiatives.
• Manage retail space planning and construction projects for street-level stores and large-scale retail developments.
• Lead and manage the Interior Design Process (IDP), coordinating with designers, landlords, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, with a particular focus on street-level store projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure construction quality, timeline compliance, and successful project delivery.
• Drive new vendor development and manage vendor performance to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Manage and supervise outsourced store planning partners in the development of retail layout plans, ensuring all adidas retail development guidelines and brand standards are strictly followed.
• Work closely with the NTP and Finance teams to plan, monitor, and control CAPEX and OPEX budgets, ensuring compliance with all applicable company policies and financial guidelines.

System and Processes

• Own fit-out budget planning, forecasting, cost control, and financial management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs and implement risk mitigation actions to ensure budget compliance.
• Manage tendering, contractor selection, and procurement processes.

• Ensure compliance with brand standards, landlord requirements, local regulations, and safety standards.
• Lead new concept implementation training and ensure vendors fully understand brand requirements.
• Establish project tracking, reporting, documentation, and post-project evaluation processes.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Real Estate, Retail Operations, Finance, Marketing, Procurement, GCA Store Design Teams.
External: Landlords, Developers, Design Consultants, Contractors, Vendors, Government Authorities.