Senior Executive, Project & Design Strategy SEA

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Your mission

• This role supports SEA Project & Design function through a combination of design execution, project coordination, and regional tracking. The position will work closely with the Senior Head to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, effective stakeholder coordination, and visibility across SEA project pipelines.

The role requires a design-oriented, agile, and collaborative individual who can balance creative inputs with structured coordination and reporting responsibilities.
 

Task 1: Store Design Support & Execution

• Support development of store designs (new, relocation, refurbishment) across SEA markets in line with Global Retail Environment standards.
• Assist in preparation of design concepts, layouts, and basic visualizations.
• Ensure design outputs align with brand identity, commercial requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting of design-related issues with practical and timely solutions.

Task 2: Project Coordination & SEA Tracking

• Assist in tracking SEA-wide project pipeline, timelines, and status updates.
• Coordinate with Project Managers across markets to consolidate updates and flag risks/delays.
• Support in maintaining centralized trackers, dashboards, and reporting formats.
• Follow up on key actions, deliverables, and dependencies across teams.

Task 3: Documentation & Design Development

• Support preparation of 2D drawings (AutoCAD) and basic 3D visualizations.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, drawing records, and digital archives.
• Ensure documentation readiness for mall submissions and internal approvals.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of deliverables.
• Assist in vendor coordination, basic BOQ support, and documentation tracking.
• Support procurement processes and follow-ups for materials and fixtures.
• Contribute to improving processes around tracking, reporting, and documentation.

Task 4: Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Act as a coordination point on behalf of department for internal teams (Retail, VM, Merch, Projects).
• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders on timelines, deliverables, and design intent.
• Support communication with external partners (vendors, landlords, consultants) as required.
• Build strong working relationships with Project Managers across SEA markets.

Your talent

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, Engineering, or relevant studied.

Professional: 1–4 years of experience in retail design, architecture, or project coordination. Exposure to retail projects (stores, interiors, or fit-outs) preferred. Experience working with multiple stakeholders or teams is an advantage. Fresh graduates with strong internships and aptitude can be considered.

IT Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic reporting tools. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and design documentation processes. Familiarity with project trackers, dashboards, and coordination tools. Basic understanding of retail project lifecycle and design stages.

Language Skills: English
 

Our principles

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.