Senior Project Manager - Retail

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Retail Project Lead will lead end-to-end execution of Livspaces physical retail projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of stores. The role bridges design intent and on-ground execution, managing multiple stakeholders across design, vendors, landlords, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Retail Execution and Project Management:

• Own end-to-end execution of retail projects from concept approval to store handover
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and as per brand standards
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Track milestones and proactively mitigate risks and delays

1. Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Work closely with Design, Category, Procurement, Supply Chain, Retail Operations,
• Finance, and Legal
• Coordinate approvals, drawings, BOQs, and vendor onboarding
• Act as a single point of accountability across stakeholders

1. Vendor & Partner Management:

• Manage contractors, vendors, fabricators, electricians, carpenters, and installers
• Evaluate vendor performance on cost, quality, timelines, and compliance
• Negotiate commercials and manage work orders and closures

1. Quality, Compliance & Brand Standards

• Ensure execution as per Livspace design language, customer experience standards, and
• safety norms
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, mall guidelines, and statutory requirements

Key Skills & Competencies

1. Strong Retail Project Management experience
2. Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills
3. Commercial acumen and budget control expertise
4. Strong execution orientation and problem-solving mindset
5. Ability to manage multiple parallel projects across locations

EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 12 + years of experience in retail Interior Fit Out- Design & Execution
• Demonstrated experience in scaling a retail business, including the successful launch of multiple new stores across different geographies.
• Strong understanding of project management
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the home improvement or a related sector is a plus.
• Strong leadership and people skills.