Job Requirements

Role Overview:

The Senior Manager will lead the execution of retail store fit-out projects across international markets and luxury brand stores within India. The role involves managing a geographically distributed team, coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of best-in-class retail stores within approved timelines and budgets while adhering to established processes and quality standards.

1. Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end execution of retail store fit-out projects across international markets and luxury retail locations in India.
• Ensure timely delivery of stores within approved budgets and project timelines.
• Take ownership of the complete project lifecycle from design coordination to store handover.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Manage and coordinate with cross-functional internal teams including design, procurement, finance, and operations.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as architects, consultants, vendors, franchise partners, and contractors.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

3. Team Leadership

• Lead and guide a team distributed across multiple geographies.
• Provide direction, planning support, and performance oversight to ensure seamless project execution.

4. Process Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all defined organizational processes, governance frameworks, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain transparency in project tracking, reporting, and approvals.

5. Safety & Quality Management

• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and construction regulations at project sites.
• Maintain high quality standards in materials, workmanship, and store finish to meet luxury retail benchmarks.

6. Vendor Development

• Identify, develop, and onboard reliable vendors and partners for international projects.
• Build strong vendor ecosystems to support global store rollout requirements.

7. Cost Optimization & Innovation

• Drive cost optimization initiatives through material innovation, design improvements, and value engineering.
• Explore alternative materials and construction methods without compromising quality or brand standards.

Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

  from a recognized institution.

• 12–14 years of relevant experience

  in executing and managing retail store construction and fit-out projects.
• Minimum

  4–5 years of experience in the GCC region

  , with exposure to retail store projects.
• Experience in

  luxury retail brand fit-out projects

  will be an added advantage.
• Strong

  negotiation skills and sound knowledge of construction materials and retail fit-out practices

  .
• Proven ability to

  manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and consultants across geographies

  .
• Willingness to

  travel extensively for project execution and site coordination

  .