Japan And Korea Development Manager

In short

We are hiring a Retail Project Manager to deliver On’s future DTC retail environments in Japan and Korea. You will be based in our Tokyo or Seoul office, and your expertise in project management, construction systems, financial oversight, and high-design alignment will be critical to all new store openings (and future remodels) in the two markets—with a focus on DTC On Stores, SIS, and POP-UPs—to drive On’s next growth phase.

Your Mission

• Effectively manage the full cycle of the construction process for new stores in APAC market expansion（focus in Japan and Korea), including project scheduling, cost control, stakeholder coordination, vendor management, lead time, etc

• Working closely with the PMO, Lead internal and external stakeholders (architects, contractors, suppliers, consultants), especially during the construction period, to achieve overall project objectives

• Support design and procurement teams: conduct technical evaluations of new suppliers/products, lead price negotiations, and provide required information for tender processes

• Drive the development and technical improvement of fixtures/elements, with a focus on value engineering, roll-out efficiency, modularity, packaging, and logistics

• Supervise and develop technical/quality guidelines and manuals. Ensure architectural and experiential design intent is delivered to the highest standards

• Travel to job sites as needed to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery

Your story

• 8–10 years of experience managing multiple concurrent international retail construction projects (with a focus on the Japan and Korea markets), including bidding and negotiation
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment
• Collaborative team player, capable of engaging with all organisational levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and a holistic project perspective
• Proficiency in architecture-specific design tools (e.g., AutoCAD) and project management software
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field will be advantage
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); business level of Japanese and/or Korean language skills are a plus

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.