Project Manager Expansion Operations

We are currently seeking a proactive and highly organized Expansion Operations Manager to join our growing team. This is a critical role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and excels at driving complex projects to completion. You will be instrumental in managing the successful rollout of 20 to 80 studios across Europe in the next 2,5 years. As part of a rapidly scaling company, you’ll be expected to build, refine, and lead the systems and workflows that make our expansion possible while balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, serving as the operational quarterback from pre-launch through opening. The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager and operations leader who is energized by growth, motivated by structure and clarity, and ready to take ownership of key expansion milestones. This position reports directly to Head of Operations and collaborates closely with the Construction PMs, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, and Studio Managers. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end project management of multiple simultaneous studio launches, ensuring timely and successful execution in line with the company’s aggressive expansion goals. • Build and continuously refine scalable systems, processes, and playbooks to support repeatable and efficient studio rollouts. • Own and maintain detailed project timelines using Asana, ensuring visibility, accountability, and momentum across all openings. • Serve as the central coordination point between internal teams (Construction, Ops, Finance, Marketing) and external stakeholders (landlords, vendors, contractors) during each studio launch. • Manage early-stage hiring pipelines and onboarding workflows for new Studio Managers, ensuring consistent quality and preparedness across locations. • Coordinate key platform setup tasks across booking systems (Mindbody, ClassPass, USC) to ensure seamless customer readiness pre-launch. • Run structured bi-weekly internal expansion syncs to monitor progress, escalate blockers, and keep leadership informed. • Hold weekly operational check-ins with incoming Studio Managers to guide them through pre-opening milestones and resolve local challenges. • Monitor expansion risk factors—such as hiring gaps, or construction delays and proactively mitigate issues. • Be onsite during handover, in the final weeks before opening and during launch week to ensure operational readiness, provide hands-on support, and troubleshoot in real time. • Lead post-launch evaluations to assess operational success, gather feedback, and iterate processes for faster and smoother future openings. • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and high accountability as the company scales. If you're passionate about operational excellence, project leadership, and scaling great experiences across multiple locations, we’d love to hear from you. Please get your application in by 23:59 CET on Tuesday, 29 September! Your qualifications • 5+ years of experience in a fast growing operations role. • Open to a high volume of traveling between all cities where studios are opening. • Proven experience in leading complex, cross-functional projects and coordinating diverse teams. • Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities. • Proactive and solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. • Hands-on, detail-driven, and comfortable operating both strategically and tactically. • Experience using project management tools like Asana or similar platforms. • Familiarity with fitness/wellness, retail, or hospitality rollouts is a plus. • Must be based in the Netherlands What we offer you • Competitive salary and benefits. • Autonomy and flexibility in decision-making and daily tasks. • A high-impact role in a fast-expanding international company with ambitious growth plans. • Access to training, workshops, and career development resources. • A dynamic, supportive, and mission-driven team culture. • Fitness perks and exclusive studio discounts. About us At Rostudios, we believe movement has the power to transform lives. As the brand behind Rocycle and Roform, our vision is simple yet bold: To inspire people to be fit and happy. Every day. Every class. Founded in 2015 by Rogier, Rostudios began with a single idea - to make fitness feel joyful, human, and connected. What started as one concept has grown into a global community spanning 4 countries and 2 continents, with studios in Amsterdam, Berlin, New York City, Antwerp, Munich, Brussels, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Düsseldorf, Utrecht, and more. We’re a fast-growing company with a clear vision and an unshakable passion for people. Our mission goes beyond workouts: we uplift. From the riders on the bike to the reformer enthusiasts on the carriage, to the teams who make it all happen behind the scenes - every person plays a part in creating something extraordinary. Our Concepts Rocycle Rocycle is our rhythm-based indoor cycling experience - an immersive ride where music, movement, and motivation come together. Lights low, energy high, and heart open: head in the clouds, in the moment, all we have is now. Riders leave inspired and empowered, guided by best-in-class instructors who bring rhythm, heart, and connection to every class. Roform Roform is our Pilates-inspired reformer strength workout that combines breath work with strength, mobility with flexibility. It’s a mindful yet powerful practice designed to build balance and awareness from the inside out. Every class helps you move your mind home to your body, leaving you feeling grounded and strong. Our Community We believe in high-quality experiences at an inclusive price, welcoming a wide variety of people into our studios. Our spaces are built on energy, warmth, and belonging. At Rostudios, everyone fits in - no matter where you start, or how you move. Our instructors and studio teams are at the heart of it all. They inspire. They motivate. They create the magic that keeps our community coming back, class after class. This is more than fitness. It’s social fitness redefined. It’s a movement, a mindset, and a community. If you’re ready to grow, inspire, and move people every day - join us at Rostudios.