Retail Project Manager

Hiring - Retail Store Project Manager

Location Lower Parel, Mumbai

Experience- 3+ Years

From Retail Industry only

Role Overview

This is a hybrid design-execution role for a project manager from the retail industry

who understands the nuances of creating premium retail spaces. You will own the end-toend lifecycle of store development from design conceptualization and vendor sourcing to

execution and compliance.

You should bring a strong network of pan-India vendors and contractors, have deep

technical design knowledge, and be equally comfortable with on-ground supervision and

high-level coordination with mall and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Execution

Manage the complete project lifecycle: design BOQ vendor selection execution handover.

Coordinate with mall teams for approvals, statutory clearances, and fire safety certifications.

Track timelines, budgets, and quality parameters for all projects.

Ensure smooth handover of fully operational stores within committed timelines and CAPEX limits.

2. Vendor & Contractor Management

Identify, evaluate, and empanel vendors and contractors across regions for joinery, civil, MEP, lighting, and signage.

Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure cost, quality, and delivery standards.

Benchmark pricing and materials to continually improve value and speed of execution.

4. Budgeting & Cost Control

Prepare and manage store-wise CAPEX budgets and value-engineer where necessary.

Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure timely billing and closure.

Track project costs versus estimates and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

5. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Work closely with the COO, Retail Operations, and Brand teams to align on store pipeline and priorities.

Serve as the point of contact for all architectural and technical coordination.

Prepare project status reports and maintain documentation for management reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's / Master's in Architecture or Interior Design from a reputed institute.

36 years of experience in retail architecture and project management (preferably in fashion, lifestyle, or premium retail).

Proven track record of managing retail store projects.

Strong network of retail vendors and contractors across India.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Aesthetic sensibility with practical, execution-first mind-set.