The Operations Strategy Specialist role plays a pivotal part in shaping and scaling the global footprint of our client, an international company operating in mobility and experiential tourism sectors. This position involves developing and executing strategies related to market research, depot expansion, network design, and real estate operating models.
About the Job
As the Expansion & Real Estate Specialist within the Operations Strategy team, you will work closely with key stakeholders across regional functions and local teams to ensure the successful rollout of initiatives across countries. Your main responsibilities will include:
* Drive Network Expansion Strategy: Lead the strategic planning of depot growth across regions, identifying priority geographies, optimal site typologies, and expansion timing based on business projections and operational needs.
* Owning Location Evaluation Models: Develop and refine decision-making frameworks and tools (e.g., demand models, breakeven and ROI analyses, lease-vs-buy evaluations) to guide real estate and expansion decisions.
* Coordinate Real Estate Projects: Work cross-functionally to manage site opening projects from concept to go-live, ensuring alignment across regional functions and local operations.
* Design Standard Frameworks: Create and maintain scalable operating models, guidelines, and playbooks covering location rollout, fit-out standards, zoning/permit processes, and lease negotiations.
* Monitor Performance and Optimize the Network: Track location-level KPIs to evaluate network performance and recommend reconfigurations, upgrades, relocations, or closures as needed.
You will also be responsible for mentoring and leading regional operations analysts involved in expansion and real estate initiatives, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality execution.
What We Are Looking For
* A degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
* 6 - 8 years of experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, private equity, or a similar role within a fast-paced, asset-heavy, or real estate-intensive environment.
* Strong experience in multi-site or real estate expansion projects, ideally in the retail, logistics, mobility, or hospitality sectors.
* Advanced analytical and modeling skills, with a track record of leading or supporting complex location and investment decisions.
We are looking for someone with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working cross-functionally and across cultures. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.