Project Manager Global Expansion & Real Estate

As a Real Estate Project Manager, you will drive transparency, governance, and effective steering of our global real estate portfolio across all asset classes – Retail (Stores & Outlets), Franchise, and Corporate/Campus projects.

In a global, cross‑functional, multi‑stakeholder environment, you act as a central project manager within the Global Expansion & Real Estate organization, operating as an internal real estate PMO rather than an asset owner or operational project lead. You empower decision‑makers with high‑quality insights, structured documentation, and robust governance processes. Working closely with the Head of Global Expansion & Real Estate, you contribute analytical and project‑based input to further develop and refine the functional real‑estate strategy.

What you can expect

Real Estate Portfolio Steering & Governance

• Establish and maintain standardized reporting, KPIs, and governance formats across all real estate asset classes.
• Drive transparency and decision‑readiness for portfolio and project reviews.

Business Case & Decision Support

• Prepare, structure, and quality‑assure business cases and approval documents.
• Align stakeholders and ensure robust, comparable decision documentation.

Project & Project Management Support (Retail & Corporate)

• Provide structured project management and governance support across retail, franchise, and corporate real estate initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholders, timelines, and follow‑ups without owning assets, contracts, or budgets.

Strategic Insights & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Global Expansion & Real Estate function and in particular with the Head of Department on portfolio analyses, scenarios, and strategic recommendations.
• Translate data and project learnings into fact‑based strategic input.

Standards, Tools & Presentations

• Develop best practices, templates, and governance standards.
• Prepare management‑ and executive‑ready presentations and materials.

Your profile

Education & Experience

• University degree in International Sales, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a comparable field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in real estate, expansion, or project management environments.
• Ideally, a combined background in real estate, retail, finance, and operations.
• Basic understanding of architecture, construction, store execution, and store operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross‑functional teams, with a strategic and inclusive mindset.
• Strong analytical and structured skill set, especially in:
  • KPIs and performance management
  • Reporting
  • Business case modelling and evaluation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to build robust analyses, reports, dashboards, and executive‑ready presentations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in an international context.
• Very good command of English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Executive‑level communication and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver impactful presentations.
• Strong facilitation skills, able to navigate and align diverse stakeholders and interests.

Your benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including vacation and Christmas bonuses, a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket, an annual clothing allowance, a company pension scheme, and our SHIP share program.
• Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our 'Me Time' program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of 'Mobile Work EU' annually.
• High‑performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37‑hour workweek, and 30 vacation days a year.
• Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
• Does innovation drive you? Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools.
• Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle.
• We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award‑winning restaurant & café Times.

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person's authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.