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pre-opening execution and operational readiness
Role Overview
end-to-end project coordination, pre-opening activities, governance, reporting, and ensuring timely launch
Key Responsibilities
1. Pre-Opening Project Planning & Scheduling
- Create and manage complete
Pre-Opening Master Schedule & Critical Path Plan
. - Coordinate with
design, MEP, procurement, IT, operations, HR, housekeeping, spa, F&B, security, and finance
teams. - Monitor all project deadlines and flag risks in advance to management.
2. Procurement, Vendor, and Resource Coordination
- Track procurement of
OS&E, FF&E, spa equipment, kitchen equipment, linens, guest supplies, IT infrastructure, audio-visual systems, and interior finishes
. - Maintain
Vendor Contract Tracker, PR/PO tracker, GRN tracker, and installation schedule
. - Monitor vendor SLAs, inspection of delivery, installation, testing and handover.
3. Budget, Cost & Reporting
- Track budgets against actuals and provide
MIS – Cost, Spend Forecast & Variance Reports
. - Coordinate vendor billing, payment approvals and closing financial dependencies for timely commissioning.
- Present weekly
dashboard reports to leadership
on delays, dependencies, and progress.
4. Regulatory & Statutory Approvals
- Maintain compliance checklist for all licenses and certifications required for launch such as:
- Fire NOC
- Trade license
- Spa license
- FSSAI & Excise license (F&B)
- Public health and safety
- Pollution control, water & electricity connections
- Liaise with concerned teams/authorities to prevent delays.
5. IT & Systems Implementation
- Coordinate implementation of
PMS, POS, Spa booking software, CRM, security access control, biometrics, audio-visual and IoT-based systems
. - Ensure completion of
installation, testing, UAT, and go-live documentation
.
6. Operational Readiness & Handover
- Ensure operational readiness for:
Dry Runs
Mock Services
Soft Launch & Grand Opening
- Maintain progress of departmental SOPs, training, recruitment & handover deliverables.
- Work closely with Ops leadership for post-opening 30-60-90 day improvement plans.
7. Governance, Meetings & Documentation
- Conduct weekly
PMO reviews
, create MOMs, track action items until closure. - Maintain centralized PMO documentation & project library covering drawings, vendor data sheets, compliance records, technical docs & approvals.
Performance KPIs
- On-time launch with zero critical delays
- % completion against pre-opening plan per department
- Budget vs Actual variance control
- Vendor timely delivery & quality compliance
- License/approval adherence without last-minute escalations
- Successful dry runs & launch without operational blockers
Required Skills & Experience
8–15+ years
Behavioral Competencies
- Highly organized, deadline-driven and detail-oriented
- Excellent stakeholder management and escalation handling
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- High accountability and execution capability
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality launch environment
Compensation
As per industry standards; linked to relevant experience and background.
Preferred Industry Background
- Luxury hotels and spa resorts
- Wellness retreats
- International or boutique hospitality brands
- Large-scale pre-opening hospitality projects
Apply Now:
Email: anusha@ridhira.com
WhatsApp CV: +91 7386688223
