Senior Specialist - New Store Openings Project Manager, DMS

On Holding
Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Autonomy","Project management","Stakeholder management"]

Drive the end-to-end new retail store openings process for partner-led stores worldwide. Coordinate seamless execution across cross-functional teams (e.g., Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Construction, Regions) and external distributor partners. Own store readiness deliverables such as training, merchandising, and operational setup, while serving as the single point of contact for global retail leadership. Maintain project documentation, manage risks, and share learnings to improve future launches.

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On Holding
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Senior Specialist - New Store Openings Project Manager, DMS

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Job Summary

Drive the end-to-end new retail store openings process for partner-led stores worldwide. Coordinate seamless execution across cross-functional teams (e.g., Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Construction, Regions) and external distributor partners. Own store readiness deliverables such as training, merchandising, and operational setup, while serving as the single point of contact for global retail leadership. Maintain project documentation, manage risks, and share learnings to improve future launches.
Location: Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead project management for new retail store openings worldwide, coordinating internal cross-functional teams and external distributor partners.
  • •Ensure store readiness elements are executed to deliver a premium customer experience from day one, including training, merchandising, and operational setup.
  • •Serve as the single point of contact for the global retail team and senior leadership during the new store opening process.
  • •Develop and maintain project documentation, including timelines, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
  • •Gather, organize, and share project learnings; participate in site analysis and support development of project briefs.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role working with distributor partners; premium retail and/or sports industry experience is a plus.
  • •Strong end-to-end project management experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • •Entrepreneurial growth mindset with drive for relentless improvement.
  • •Deep understanding of Retail and Operational Excellence, and ability to advocate for it across stakeholders.
  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; comfortable working globally across cultures.
Experience:5+ yearsRetailSports industryPremium retailDistributor partnerships
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationAutonomyProject managementStakeholder management
Languages:English

Company Brief

On Holding
Designs, manufactures, and sells performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories under the On brand. Combines Swiss engineering and innovation with lifestyle design to serve runners and athletes globally through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 2010
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