Strategy & PMO Manager

About Vision Ventures:

Vision Ventures is a leading optical group in Thailand, bringing together wholesale distribution, retail, and e-commerce under one roof. Our wholesale arm, VV Distribution, has been a trusted name in Thailand's optical trade since 1951, distributing leading international eyewear brands — including Celine, Fendi, Loewe, Charmant, and Seiko — along with ophthalmic lenses and refraction equipment, to a network of over 2,000 optical stores nationwide. Alongside this distributorship business, we also build and grow our own house brands — Better Vision Prestige, Better Vision, Glassiq, and Monde Eyewear — across our 350+ retail stores, online, and international wholesale markets. Vision Ventures is committed to innovation, exceptional customer service, and delivering value across every part of the optical value chain.

About the Role: Strategy & PMO Manager

Job Purpose:

The Strategy & PMO Senior Officer is part of Vision Ventures' shared service team, supporting the development and execution of corporate strategy and driving key strategic initiatives and projects across the organization — spanning the Retail (Better Vision and Monde Eyewear), Wholesale Distribution (VV Distribution), and E-commerce businesses. This role will work closely with business unit leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensure strategic projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Strategy Support

• Support the development of Vision Ventures' corporate and business unit strategies, including market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and business case development.

• Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, market opportunities, and business performance across the retail and wholesale businesses to support strategic decision-making.

• Prepare strategy presentations, board materials, and business reviews for senior management.

2. Project Management Office (PMO)

• Establish and maintain PMO governance, tools, and processes to track strategic projects and initiatives across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce business units.

• Manage project timelines, milestones, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects stay on track and issues are escalated and resolved promptly.

• Facilitate project steering committee meetings, prepare project status reports, and maintain a centralized view of the strategic project portfolio.

3. Cross-Functional & Cross-Business-Unit Coordination

• Act as a central point of coordination between business units (Retail, Wholesale, E-commerce) and functional teams (Finance, Marketing, HR, IT) to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and initiatives.

• Support change management efforts for new initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption across the organization.

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and report progress against strategic KPIs and initiatives, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending corrective actions.

• Develop dashboards and reports to provide senior leadership with visibility into strategic project performance across the group.

5. Ad-Hoc Strategic Initiatives

• Support the CEO's office and senior management on ad-hoc strategic projects, including new business opportunities, partnerships, and process improvement initiatives across both the retail and wholesale businesses.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

• 3-6 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, PMO, or business development roles.

• Experience managing cross-functional projects, ideally across multiple business units or brands.

• Experience in retail, wholesale/distribution, or FMCG industries is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to structure and solve complex business problems.

• Excellent project management skills, with a strong grasp of PMO tools, frameworks, and governance.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable preparing materials for senior management and the board.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working across diverse business units, from retail to wholesale distribution.

This role is ideal for a structured, analytical professional who enjoys turning strategy into execution and driving cross-functional projects to completion. The Strategy & PMO Senior Officer will play a key role in helping Vision Ventures execute its strategic priorities across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce.