Work location: Malta, Morocco or Kenya
What you will do:
Project Planning & Delivery
- Plan, execute, and oversee all phases of retail store projects from concept to completion.
- Prepare project timelines, budgets, and risk registers; ensure projects meet cost and schedule targets.
- Coordinate site surveys, feasibility studies, design approvals, and construction activities.
- Manage progress, mitigate risks, and resolve project issues promptly.
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Lead the tendering and selection process for fit-out, design, and construction partners.
- Manage contractor performance, quality, and compliance with agreed KPIs.
- Negotiate and monitor project contracts in coordination with Procurement.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
- Serve as the main point of contact between PMO, Brand, and Country Operations.
- Provide regular progress reports, dashboards, and risk updates to management.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure operational readiness for each store opening.
Budget & Financial Control
- Prepare and control project budgets, track expenditures and cost variances.
- Validate contractor quotations and manage project change orders.
- Support CAPEX planning and value engineering initiatives.
Quality, Compliance & Handover
- Ensure all work complies with local regulations, HSE standards, and brand guidelines.
- Conduct site inspections and oversee project handovers to Operations.
- Guarantee store readiness (IT, POS, merchandising) at launch.
How you will be measured:
Business Targets
- ≥95% of projects delivered on time and within ±5% of budget.
- 100% compliance with brand standards and PMO governance frameworks.
- Zero major compliance or brand design breaches.
- ≥90% stakeholder satisfaction (PMO, Brand, Country, Vendors).
Stakeholder Engagement
- Effective collaboration with Country GMs and Brand Managers to ensure alignment to local and brand strategies, as assessed through structured feedback
- Strong collaboration with Commercial and Support functions
Competencies required:
- Detail orientated
- Effective communication skills
- Strong financial acumen
- Business acumen
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving skills
What you will bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline
- 5–8 years’ experience in retail fit-out, construction project management, or store development
- Proven track record of delivering multi-country or multi-brand retail projects
- Strong understanding of local permitting, mall coordination, and vendor management
- Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred
- Fluent in English (additional regional languages an advantage)
Role Overview:
The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of retail store projects (openings, closures, refurbishments, relocations) across multiple countries. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and compliant with brand standards, while adhering to PMO governance and controls.
The Project Manager acts as the bridge between the PMO (delivery discipline), Brand Manager (brand standards & strategic priorities), Country General Managers (local execution), and vendors.
