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