Project Manager & Store Maintenance Retail Europe (limited 12 month)

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YOUR MISSION

The Project Manager & Store Maintenance Retail Europe is responsible for driving the overall development, implementation, and execution of Retail Store Maintenance in PUMA’s European portfolio, as well as building out projects in owned & operated stores across the region. The purpose of this role is to solve stores’ maintenance and repair issues quickly through sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to PUMA’s vision to provide customers and employees with a high-quality service and retail environment. The role also involves detailed management of the store development process for FPS’ & FOC’s, ongoing coordination of 3rd party consultants & suppliers, including project technical documentation, budgets, and schedules. This position works in close collaboration with the departments of Retail Europe to ensure successful project execution.

• Project budget, deadlines, execution excellence including build-out quality and efficient, timely communication with all stakeholders

• Maintain the store maintenance tracking tool, providing transparency on maintenance work plans & requests, supplier assignment, execution schedules, expenses, reporting progress, etc

• Responsible for overseeing maintenance efforts across Retail Europe Stores and for yearly budget

• Development & coordination of project phasing to ensure delivery

• Coordination of 3rd party consultants (local architects, general contractors, interior fit out companies, security system planner, light system planner, acoustic system planner, multimedia/digital signage planner, etc.)

• Focus on development & execution of store concept implementation, space planning & procurement activities while monitoring project internal and external communication, budgets, and timelines

• Engage on real estate location and negotiate unit handover conditions once identified by the Director Retail Operations, Leasing & Store Developmentreview/evaluate locations/units in line with respective lease agreements

• Identification & preselection of suitable general contractors and management of tender development

• Be on site to supervise the construction phase of projects to ensure accurate store development execution

• Yearly review of vendors’ quality, timelines, and cost analysis focused on driving improvements

• Ensure close-out documentation are in place and in line with country regulations and guarantee that project archives are up to date

• Development of a Store Manual as a dedicated project, serving as the single source of truth for all store operations by consolidating information, aligned across all relevant departments and mandatory areas (e.g. H&S, Marketing, Loss Prevention)

• Store maintenance service includes ordering and repairing of: HVAC, instore fixtures, logos, painting, flooring, lights, windows, mannequins, screens, cabling, general repairs, facelift for store fixture re-zoning, and more (all components to operate a retail environment).

YOUR TALENT

• 3 years work experience in project management, construction, store maintenance or retail operations

• Bachelor degree in Project Management, Facility Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Retail

• Strong organizational skills, ability to accomplish several tasks and projects simultaneously

• Flexible and able to deal with changes on a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to deadlines and willingness to take additional responsibility

• Excellent verbal and written English skills; any other European language would be a plus.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,

gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal

opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000

employees worldwide.