Key Responsibility:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Define the project delivery strategy for all store openings, refurbishments, and infrastructure developments across.
Lead long-term planning, capital budgeting, and program prioritization in collaboration with Finance, Brand Heads, and Maintenance
Establish governance frameworks and SOPs to ensure project control, standardization, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as the final authority for risk mitigation, conflict resolution, and major vendor negotiations.

Project Oversight & Execution Excellence

Oversee the execution lifecycle for high-value projects - from conceptual design and approvals to handover and post-opening evaluation.
Ensure adherence to brand guidelines, principal expectations, and sustainability benchmarks in all project deliverables.
Monitor the program dashboard for cost, quality, safety, and schedule metrics, ensuring adherence to KPIs and corrective actions as needed.
Supervise a multi-layered team of managers, engineers, planners, and consultants to ensure seamless coordination across departments.

Vendor, Design & Technical Supervision

Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, architects, and principal design teams to align with group expectations and timelines.
Validate design intents, BOQs, space planning, and material specifications for compliance with brand identity and functional requirements.
Approve procurement and contracting strategies ensuring cost competitiveness and delivery assurance.

People Leadership & Development

Build and lead a high-performing project delivery organization through succession planning, mentorship, and performance reviews.
Drive functional learning, talent development, and retention strategies across project teams and site operations.
Cultivate a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement across the department.

Stakeholder & Principal Engagement

Act as the key interface with global brand principals, ensuring design approvals, progress updates, and compliance are maintained.
Provide periodic updates to C-level leadership on project pipeline, risks, and strategic priorities.

Desired Experience:

12-15 years of experience in project management, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity overseeing multi-site retail expansion or hospitality developments.
Strong knowledge of international design standards, construction methodologies, procurement practices, and fit-out execution.
Proven ability to lead large-scale CAPEX programs across geographies with multiple stakeholder interfaces.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture Master's in Project Management or MBA preferred.
Certifications in PMP, LEED, or related disciplines are an advantage.

Director - Design & Projects Delivery