Retail Project Manager
- Posted 21 August 2019
- Salary €50000 - €70000 per annum + bonus
- Location
- ReferenceBBBH91636_1566471603
- Contact NameEdward Dullaway
Job description
Client-side, Retail Capital Project Manager, France
Opportunity to join a client-side in-house Property & Store Development team working with a fantastic global fashion brand looking to re-kit it's footprint in France. The role will entail outlining the method to deliver capital projects in the construction, fit-out, refurbishment and design of new & existing stores.
Competitive basic salary, up to 30% bonus, private medical, contribution matching pension scheme, car allowance, paid travel, store discounts and other benefits.
The Brief
Responsible for the Project Management of multiple retail fit-out projects within France in a timely manner with the use of planning controls to the agreed budgets.
Core Responsibilities
Project Management
- Responsible for the creation of the method to deliver projects
- Creating a programme plan where the projects are being delivered in a staged manner so that that the Ops team are able to manage the flow of new stores
- Overseeing the progress of multiple projects across Europe to ensure they are delivered in a timely manner and within budget
- Create and maintain processes to manage multiple projects at the same time
Capex Budget Management
- Tracking multiple project during quote/tender and construction phases.
- Monitoring project budgets to ensure they keep within the agreed figures
Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
- Ensuring that our Project Managers, Furniture Suppliers and Architects are working together to ensure the projects are completed in a timely manner
- Keeping the different departments informed of the store fit-out progress so they are prepared to act when required.
- Create a maintain a structured communication process for stakeholders
Reporting & Documentation
- Ensure each project has a fit-out programme
- Create a store briefing document for each project
- Ensure the store tracker documentation is kept up to date
- Ensure the fit-out contracts are created and completed
Key Experience & Attributes
- Good knowledge and handling of project management techniques
- Proven management of external suppliers and contractors and demonstrate influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of French property law including H&S and other aspects influencing to the delivery of construction projects
- Demonstrable experience of delivering multiple projects simultaneously
- Good facilitating and organising skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to work with a wide range of individuals
- Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
- Must be fluent in French to business-level standards
- Extensive local market knowledge