Senior Manager, Store Design & Project Management

About the role

A dynamic and experienced Construction Project Manager is sought for the Store Design & Project Management team. The role leads and oversees the construction of new store developments, renovations and refurbishments across locations mainly in Asia Pacific, keeping projects aligned with the Group's growth objectives and brand standards.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the Group's store development strategy and prepare project plans for store openings and renovations
• Deliver, oversee and report on project preparation and execution, keeping to timelines, quality standards and budget while flagging risks and proposing alternatives
• Ensure projects and warranty activities comply with statutory requirements and regulations
• Develop and track project budgets throughout the project life cycle
• Own and oversee the tendering process, supporting supplier, contractor and vendor evaluations and contract negotiations
• Partner with the Design team to secure documentation needed for local authorities, landlords and other regulators
• Work with Production & Procurement to drive cost, speed and consistency, and improve management, communication plans and project planning meetings
• Evaluate project performance after store openings to optimise timelines, quality and spend
• Collaborate across functions with the business unit and the SDP team

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Architecture, Design, Project or Construction Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 5-7 years of managerial experience overseeing store design, openings, renovation and maintenance projects; retail experience favoured
• Good command of Mandarin and English
• Willingness to travel within the Asia region

Required skills

• Knowledge of basic M&E, fire safety and security requirements for retail environments and large landlords in the Asia region
• Supplier contract management, production processes and timelines
• Strong commercial and financial understanding of capex finance functions
• MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD