Project Management Officer

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About Ridhira Group

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

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• 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

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• 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