Project Manager, Store Design - APAC

Requisition ID 1987 - Posted - Japan - Concept / Design - Associate - Tokyo, Japan

Are you someone who creates structure and builds clear processes? Do you enjoy guiding creative teams and budget-oriented stakeholders to deliver world class luxury stores?

As our new Project Manager, Store Design – APAC, you will implement and coordinate retails projects, ensuring highest possible quality from start to finish

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to scale and roll out of Bang & Olufsen’s new global store concept
• Write creative briefs and align with local markets
• Gather key stakeholders and ensure transparency throughout projects, communicating progress and risks and solutions
• Set up realistic project time frames and ensure the project adheres to the deadlines
• Oversee project budgets in detail, communicating spending reports to Finance and other key stakeholders
• Rethink and optimize work processes to deliver projects on time
• Oversee the day-to-day relationships with external contractors and subcontractors
• Partner with Procurement teams to ensure contractual agreements are setup and in good timing
• Set up and oversee local production of fixture and furniture
• Oversee the establishment process when building Bang & Olufsen’s own stores
• Create store opening reports
• Ensure consistency in store design across markets and regions
• Ensure a hard-working and innovative, yet positive work environment for our designers

What you bring
You are an experienced project manager who knows how to set up timelines, write minutes, manage budgets and effectively communicate progress and easily for key stakeholders.

Moreover, you bring:

• Minimum 4 years experience working as a dedicated project manager, within a relevant creative function and preferably you hold experience from larger store-built projects and hold an educational degree in construction or architecture.
• Experience delivering complex, global retail programs and have overseen retail fixture programs in a premium or luxury retail sector
• Familiarity of evaluating design requests and briefs for feasibility, resources and budget. A sharp eye that investigates projects at the start and will create back briefs to achieve alignment between stakeholders and designers
• You like to stay up to date on the latest trends on both project management and retail, and understand the common issues facing retail teams and programs, particularly when it comes to scaling projects; bringing concepts from the design phased to production and execution
• Proven experience working with creatives teams; guiding processes in design teams or art departments
• Extensive stakeholder management experience; coordinating cross-functional project teams in an international environment. You enjoy developing new ways of working to enhance existing teams’ productivity.
• An appreciation for design and have a general interest in decisions around CMF. You can track design decisions and ensure the work from internal and external designers meets our standards and the brief
• Comprehensive presentation and communication skills, online or in-person, efficiently conveying ideas to a diverse audience
• Extensive experience using project management and presentation tools such as Microsoft Projects, Trello, Excel, Keynote, PowerPoint etc.
• Fluency in English is mandatory

What we offer
The Global Store Design team is a growing team currently formed of nine people who are responsible for designing and implementing Bang & Olufsen’s store concept, pop-ups and physical brand experiences globally under the leadership of the Global Head of Store Design, which you also will report directly to.

The team is a diverse group of people, they are united in their love of rethinking retail, customer experience, and the challenging yet exciting task of developing, scaling, rolling out and implementing global luxury retail concepts.

With approximately 1,100 employees, Bang & Olufsen is an agile company that gives room for individual flexibility and decision-making. Our hierarchy is flat, and our communication is open and trustworthy. We believe in mutual respect and that constructive feedback makes us grow as professionals and as a company, and we have a genuine interest in learning from each other.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Start date: As soon as possible.

Travel: Approx. 20-30%

How to apply
Submit your CV, portfolio and application in English by pressing the ‘Apply’ button. Applications are assessed continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and no later than 24th January 2025.

At Bang & Olufsen, we believe in equal opportunities for all. We encourage applicants to focus on their qualifications, skills, and experience when submitting their CVs. Please refrain from including personal information such as photographs. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal chance to succeed. If you see yourself in the position and believe you have the potential to support build B&O's future, even if you don't meet all the requirements, we sincerely encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact our TA Manager, Grant Stevens-Bulmer on [email protected]. Please do not send your CV and application to this e-mail directly as these will not be taken into consideration.

Bang & Olufsen has for more than 95 years developed luxury audio products that change moods and inspire minds. With offices in Denmark (headquartered in Struer) and the rest of the world, Bang & Olufsen is determined to create products that push the boundaries of audio technology. To this day, every product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design and unrivalled craftmanship.