About the Role:

DailyObjects is a design-driven, homegrown lifestyle accessories brand deeply focused on creating products tailored for the Apple ecosystem and design-conscious consumers. We are seeking an in-house Projects Manager to ensure seamless execution of multiple parallel store projects and uphold our design, operational, and brand standards across malls, high-street, tech parks, and travel retail formats like airports.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own end-to-end project management for all new offline stores, including high-sensitivity locations like airport retail spaces.

- Act as the primary interface between internal teams, external consultants, airport authorities, mall management, and vendors.

- Lead design and execution of custom retail formats such as gondolas, kiosks, and inline stores suited for travel retail zones.

- Maintain strict adherence to project timelines, budgets, and brand guidelines.

- Ensure delivery of retail spaces that reflect the premium design ethos while complying with stringent airport, mall, and asset regulations.

Project Planning & Coordination:

- Participate in site evaluations with business and design teams across all retail formats.

- Coordinate with Story Studio to ensure designs meet brand intent and operational feasibility.

- Align MEP consultants with mall and airport-specific technical and clearance norms.

Budgeting & Cost Management:

- Prepare and manage project budgets across formats, including high-cost environments like airports.

- Optimize spend on customized fixture design for gondolas, wall bays, and modular pop-up formats.

- Track costs in real-time and escalate variances.

Execution & Site Management:

- Prepare location-specific timelines including airport coordination schedules and permit timelines.

- Supervise fabrication and installation of modular retail formats for travel retail.

- Ensure adherence to brand specs despite airport size, height, or branding limitations.

Travel Retail Format Management:

- Collaborate closely with airport partners and retail concessionaires to understand design constraints and project expectations.

- Coordinate approvals for airport fit-outs, including security clearances, Fire NOC, and BCAS documentation.

- Develop and refine modular fixture systems that can be scaled and deployed efficiently across multiple airports.

- Build relationships with travel retail-focused contractors and vendors for faster turnaround times.

Vendor & Partner Management:

- Empanel specialist vendors for airport and travel retail projects.

- Track and measure execution efficiency, quality benchmarks, and turnaround times across vendors.

Reporting & Documentation:

- Provide regular updates to senior management including site photos, snag lists, and execution milestones.

- Maintain project folders including fixture shop drawings, approvals, and post-handover audit reports.

- Proactively raise alerts for any delays or site-specific risks.

Skills & Experience Required:

- 8 - 12 years of experience in retail projects, preferably across lifestyle brands, travel retail, or QSR chains.

- Strong understanding of interior fit-outs, modular store design, MEP drawings, and airport compliance.

- Excellent project planning and budgeting skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects across cities, with a travel-first mindset.

- Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or Construction Management.