Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in program or project management.
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- 7 years of experience in planning or real estate portfolio planning.
- Experience working in the APAC retail market industry, including key retail locations, market trends, and regulatory environments.
- 10 years of experience in retail real estate, with 5 years of experience in an executive leadership role.
- Ability to operate with limited supervision and be highly agile around rapid change.
- Excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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About the job
A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish - working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us - and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.
As the Head of Retail Real Estate APAC, you will be responsible for spearheading the expansion and management of our retail store portfolio across the APAC. You will drive our store growth strategy, ensure optimal site selection, build strong relationships with landlords, and manage day-to-day operations of the real estate development process to support our brand's growth objectives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and dynamics in the APAC retail landscape in ongoing market visits to Google Retail markets to act as the internal retail real estate market expert and understanding the latest trends.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive retail real estate strategy to support the company's expansion goals in the APAC.
- Lead a governance structure that drives effective executive decision-making.
- Ensure all real estate activities comply with local regulations, zoning laws, and corporate policies.
- Collaborate with country, regional, and global cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, design, construction, operations, and marketing, to align real estate initiatives with overall business goals.