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