Head - Projects

Key Responsibilities

1. Expansion & Rollout Strategy Own the overall project execution strategy for new store rollouts across all cities. Develop scalable frameworks, SOPs, and governance mechanisms for project execution. Partner with leadership on expansion planning, launch schedules, and capacity planning. Ensure project readiness aligns with business growth objectives.
2. Project Leadership & Execution Lead the end-to-end execution of all new store projects from handover to launch. Ensure stores are delivered on schedule, within approved budgets, and to brand standards. Drive project reviews, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation plans. Establish project governance and escalation mechanisms.
3. Vendor & Partner Management Build and manage a strong network of civil, electrical, HVAC, signage, furniture, and equipment partners. Negotiate commercial terms, service levels, and execution timelines. Establish vendor performance scorecards and accountability mechanisms. Ensure consistent quality and cost efficiency across all projects.
4. Cost Management & Capital Efficiency Own project budgets and capital expenditure planning. Drive cost optimization without compromising quality or customer experience. Review BOQs, vendor quotations, and project estimates. Monitor project profitability, budget adherence, and variance reporting.
5. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner closely with Operations, SCM, Design, Finance, Procurement, and City Teams. Ensure seamless coordination from project initiation through launch readiness. Align stakeholders on timelines, dependencies, and project priorities. Act as the central point of accountability for project delivery.
6. Team Management & Capability Building Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Projects team. Define team KPIs, performance metrics, and accountability structures. Create execution playbooks and training frameworks. Foster a culture of ownership, speed, and continuous improvement.
7. Reporting & Governance Create leadership dashboards covering: Store rollout status Budget utilization Project timelines Vendor performance Expansion pipeline Present periodic updates to founders and leadership teams. Drive post-project reviews and implementation of learnings. What We’re Looking For Must-Have 9–15+ years of experience in Projects, Retail Expansion, Store Development, Construction, or Infrastructure Execution. Proven experience managing large-scale multi-location rollouts. Strong leadership and people management experience. Expertise in vendor management, project governance, and stakeholder management. Should be handling a PAN India Role