Role Summary:

The VP - Projects will oversee the construction, fit out of new showrooms & related works and ensure adherence to launch plan. He would lead the Project's/ Interior's team. He would work closely with both senior management and his team of site engineers to ensure on-time execution of expansion plans.

Key responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of VP Projects would include, but are not limited to the following:

- Responsible for coordinating and obtaining GFC for project sites.

- Coordinate with all the internal stakeholders for internal approvals pertaining to design, materials to be used, QS reports on material quantity and related costs.

- Coordinate and ensure timely delivery of projects by vendors in line with the approved parameters of the management.

- Responsible for both civil and interiors related to all offices/branches and showrooms of the company for either renovation or new construction.

- Responsible for timely execution of projects across multiple locations.

- Co-ordinate with Architect to develop store layout & work closely with senior management to finalize the layout

- Plan manpower allocation to all sites for construction.

- Review progress on a routine basis along with the team.

- Adopt best-practices and processes to ensure execution of interior works to perfection

- Assist PMO (Project Management office) to track & update progress of new store launch

- Update the progress of new stores progress to senior management and escalate issues & support required.

People management & review:

- Develop a strong team to take care of Project team

- Develop clear work-plans and define roles and responsibilities for the Project team

- Put in place performance management and monitoring systems

- Evaluates progress against annual plans

- Provide appraisals and feedback to the team. Ensure staff are motivated and organized to exceed performance targets

- Develop appropriate rewards and incentives structures

- Motivate, nurture, and develop staff; Promote an atmosphere of teamwork

Desired Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, following competencies are critical:

- Strong knowledge in retail interiors, fit-outs & civil work

- Strategic thinking - Identifying external threats and opportunities; adapting strategy to changing conditions. Business Acumen - Understanding business implications of decisions; Orientation for overall cost to company.

- Planning & managerial skills - ability to create & track plans, manage personnel & motivate team

- Ability to build good working relationships with multiple internal & external stakeholders

- Excellent & diverse verbal communication skills - ability to interact with multiple stakeholders from different backgrounds & sophistication levels

Profile:

- Technical Qualification - Mandatory: BE (Civil), Desirable: Qualification in Interior Designing

- Experience: 25 years in construction/interior works in a retail chain industry and at least 8 years in a senior management role

Language - English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi

Age: 47 - 52 Years (Preferred)

Job will require frequent travel to showroom sites across India (Need Based Travel)

Key Performance indicators:

- Number of new showrooms opened against plan

- Cost of opening showroom within budget

- Renovation of existing showrooms

- Building a Strong Project team.

- Ensuring Cost effective, Renovation and Setting up New Showrooms.

- Setting up strong systemic process for Projects / new Showroom

- New store interior as per standards.