Head - Project (Design, Planning & Project Management)

As the General Manager - Head of Store Design & Planning at our Mumbai headquarters, you will play a crucial role in leading and driving strategic space planning, design optimization, and retail execution initiatives to enhance our market presence and align with business objectives. Your responsibilities will involve collaborating across teams to implement global store concepts, innovating through technology, managing budgets, and delivering strategic insights to create functional, adaptive, and efficient retail environments. You will lead the Space Planning Team, overseeing and guiding them in designing and optimizing retail spaces to meet our business goals. Managing the strategic planning and seamless execution of space planning initiatives will be a key aspect of your role. Additionally, you will work closely with international teams to implement and localize global store concepts, becoming the spokesperson for the store planning and presentation team across all organizational levels. Partnering with the business development team, you will identify opportunities to strengthen our business footprint and expand market presence. Your role will also involve providing strategic design insights by analyzing trade zones and site adaptability to deliver innovative and functional store designs. Managing budgets and resources efficiently, researching and implementing technology solutions, and collaborating with business leaders and subject-matter experts to bridge business and technology will be integral parts of your responsibilities. To qualify for this role, you should hold a Diploma in Architecture/Planning & Design/Civil Engineering or possess PMP certification. With 16+ years of experience in a managerial capacity leading independent Retail Design Development projects, you should have a strong background in Shopping Malls, Individual store design, Office cum Warehouses, and Residential apartments, providing Design Management services. Your competencies should include knowledge of spaces, spatial layouts, and spatial planning, as well as architectural detailing, construction methodology, and civil/MEP/interior work estimation. Proficiency in contract administration, construction management, design, cost, and project management understanding is essential. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, planning and organizing abilities, resourcefulness, problem-solving, and decision-making skills will be crucial for success in this role.,