Assistant Vice President - Projects - Store/Retail Infrastructure

Project Planning & Execution:

- Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of new store openings (NSOs), renovations, relocations, and other retail infrastructure projects across multiple cities.

- Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.

- Ensure quality standards are met in construction, interiors, and installations while adhering to safety and compliance guidelines.

Strategic Oversight:

- Partner with real estate, design, operations, and finance teams to align project execution with overall business objectives.

- Anticipate risks and challenges, and implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project delivery.

- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies to enhance project execution frameworks.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

- Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, architects, and consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

- Lead negotiations, tendering processes, and vendor evaluations to ensure best value solutions.

- Act as a key liaison between cross-functional teams including marketing, operations, finance, and supply chain.

Cost & Compliance Management:

- Oversee CAPEX planning, budget forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives across projects.

- Ensure regulatory compliance, permits, and approvals are obtained in a timely manner.

- Implement tracking mechanisms to ensure accurate reporting and accountability.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Mentor and lead the projects team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

- Encourage best practices, structured reporting, and knowledge sharing across the team.

- Support career development and capacity building within the projects function.

Key Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related disciplines.

- 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in retail, luxury, or lifestyle sectors, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

- Proven experience in handling multi-location rollout projects, renovations, and vendor management.

- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX optimization experience.