APM Mumbai Central & West

Job Overview

This role is centered on managing and delivering projects that align with the Brand Business Strategy and collaborate closely with the trade team. The position involves overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant execution of store repairs and maintenance for multiple retail brands in the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand regions.

Job Context and Challenges

• Working in diverse geographical locations presents complexities, especially when launching stores in remote areas.
• Significant portions of working hours are consumed by travel time.
• Ensuring brand consistency and store aesthetics is challenging when working with franchise vendors unfamiliar to each new project, requiring education and standardization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage store openings and renovations from Concept to Hand Over for both company-owned and franchise outlets, exclusively engaging registered vendors.
• Develop work schedules, conduct frequent site inspections, and maintain constant communication with all stakeholders including Visual Merchandising, Design, Landlords, Franchisees, Regional Business Development, multiple vendors, and Operations teams.
• Organize project steering meetings and produce comprehensive project reports; complete all necessary documentation such as site visit reports, checklists, and handover documents.
• Solicit, evaluate, and forward vendor estimates for purchase order creation by the commercial team, targeting a project completion timeframe of 39 days.
• Drive vendor development strategies by onboarding at least two new vendors as per forecasted needs and immediate project requirements.
• Maintain standardized quality levels across all stores.
• Ensure timely and effective execution of repair and maintenance activities.
• Schedule project work completion and ensure all snag list items are resolved within deadlines.