Job Title: Manager of New Store Expansion, and Projects

Location: Koramangala, Bangalore (HO)

Reporting Manager: CEO

Job Type: Full-time (Monday to Saturday)

About Us:

White Gold is a technology-driven and innovative company that leverages advanced technology to provide exceptional service to our customers. As a leading player in the gold buying sector, we are dedicated to delivering unmatched value and satisfaction to our clients. With over 60+ branches across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala and a strong team of 250+ employees, we have built a reputation as a trusted name in the market. Guided by our core values of integrity, innovation and customer satisfaction, we continue to redefine industry standards and exceed expectations.

Job Summary:

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of every store environment - launching new outlets on time and budget, then keeping each location safe, compliant, and running at peak uptime every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Workstream Key Responsibilities Location Sourcing & Landlord Agreements:

- Identify and finalize retail locations across South Indian states (AP, TL, KL, KA, TN).

- Lead negotiations and closure of landlord agreements, including defining landlord scope of work.

New-Store Expansion & Projects / Fit-outs:

- Deliver 5-10 store launches per month as per expansion plans.

- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle: scoping, budgeting, vendor selection, and execution across civil, MEP, IT, signage, interiors.

- Align internal stakeholders (Ops, Finance, IT, HR) and external vendors for smooth execution.

- Drive site reviews, ensure quality, track progress against timelines, and hand over to operations seamlessly.

- Secure permits & statutory approvals (fire NOC, trade license, health & safety) before go-live. Renovations &Upgrades

- Lead renovations of existing stores as per approved design standards.

- Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during upgrade cycles. Project & Budget Governance

- Maintain strict adherence to project timelines and budgets; track variances and implement corrective measures.

- Run cost-optimization and efficiency initiatives in project execution. Stakeholder Communication

Team & Vendor Leadership:

- Publish weekly project dashboards and expansion trackers for leadership review.

- Provide regular updates to board/management on progress, challenges, and corrective action.

- Build and lead a project management team; embed SOPs and best practices.

- Develop and manage vendor partnerships with clear KPIs and accountability.

Experience & Qualifications:

- Any Bachelors including Engineering / Facilities Management; MBA or PMP a plus.

- 05+ years in multi- site retail, F&B, hospitality, or FM

- Track record of delivering 20- + turnkey projects / fit- outs and managing 100- + live locations simultaneously.

Critical Skills:

- Project & vendor management (mandatory), capex/opex budgeting, contract basics.

- CMMS, AutoCAD / MS- Project, Excel or Power BI for dashboards.

- Crisis response, negotiation, SOP & process design (ISO/6- Sigma exposure ideal).

- Working knowledge of EHS, electrical, fire, and statutory compliance.

Personal Attributes:

- Hands- on "walk- the- floor" leader with a strong sense of urgency.

- Data- driven and cost- conscious, yet uncompromising on quality & safety.

- Clear communicator-can translate site realities into C- suite language.

- Calm under pressure; juggles multiple deadlines without dropping details.

Why It Matters:

Every minute of store downtime hits revenue and brand perception. This role turns construction chaos and day- to- day complexity into seamless customer experiences and protects the bottom line.