Lead, Store Design & Development

Values & Innovation  At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate. Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour.

Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do. Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

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Purpose of Role
The Retail Design & Development Lead is responsible for managing the new store opening and refurbishment program across the EMEA region within Under Armour's Distributor business. This role oversees multiple projects simultaneously, partnering closely with internal cross-functional teams, including Regional counterparts, Retail Design & Development, Vendor Management, Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, and Retail Operations, as well as external stakeholders such as distributors, retail partners, and Under Armour vendors.

The position ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, on budget, and to Under Armour's quality standards. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Retail Design & Development, the role also drives continuous improvement of tools, standards, and processes to support long-term business success. Additionally, the Retail Design & Development Lead manages end-to-end store opening processes and influences key stakeholders to support effective decision-making and project execution.

Your Impact

Develop and continuously improve New Store Opening (NSO) processes, tools, and vendor partnerships to support long-term business success and elevate the Under Armour brand in line with the EMEA strategy.

Protect brand integrity by ensuring all store executions adhere to the latest Under Armour brand standards and guidelines.

Manage the EMEA Distributor New Space Opening Program, overseeing new store openings and refurbishments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Establish and manage project budgets and timelines, proactively tracking progress and addressing risks to delivery.

Conduct Retail Design & Development (RDD) site feasibility assessments for new and refurbishment opportunities.

Drive value engineering and operational efficiencies across design and construction projects, leveraging data-driven insights to identify alternative solutions and optimize outcomes.

Lead and facilitate regular project meetings with distributors, internal cross-functional teams, regional counterparts, and external vendors.

Manage and maintain the online project management platform (Smartsheet), providing accurate project tracking, reporting, and status updates.

Oversee the supply chain for Under Armour-supplied materials, coordinating with global and regional vendors and escalating issues where necessary.

Collaborate with and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including distributors, retail partners, architects, consultants, and Under Armour vendors, to ensure successful project execution.

Support the onboarding and integration of new distributor and retail partners, ensuring alignment with Under Armour processes and standards.

Actively contribute as a member of the Retail Design & Development team, providing support across broader departmental projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction…