Commercial Operations & Retail Design Project Manager

The commercial operations team here at Watchfinder take care of all operational duties across our global retail footprint ensuring that there is always a flawless experience for our customers and build memorable moments that last.

The project manager supports the commercial team by implementing sound project management practices to project manage improvement of existing and development of new improvements in our retail networks based on the business needs. This could include new store openings, refurbishments and commercial ‘pop-up’ opportunities within our Retail Networks.

 

Please note, our Headquarters are based in Kent. Would require to split your days per week in the office between this location and a location in London. 

 

How will you make an impact?

 

New retail store openings and store refurbishments

• The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the retail projects from lease, heads of terms right through to completion globally.
• Work cross functionally with all Watchfinder HQ to understand operations and aesthetic needs.
• Build & develop a project roadmap in line with the strategic direction of the commercial organization. This would include project planning, Governance structure and a schedule of activities to be completed by stream leaders to complete the retail opening or refurbishment project in due course.
• Outline and manage initiative schedule from brief development through to handover and implementation
• Coordinate constructions projects with general contractor and architects
• Creation and presentation of weekly status reports, including risks and issues and potential escalations
• Collaborate with project stream leaders and ensure they have all relevant information available to deliver on their actions
• Act as the key interface and single point of contact internally with the steering committee and externally with suppliers

• Maintain Capex budget tracking and monitoring
• Collaborate with FP&A to closely monitor projects budgets, costs and WIP.

Other global commercial projects

• Create the retail store design catalogue and maintain its update
• Lead other commercial projects as pop-up openings and wholesale partners integration
• Lead the creation and maintenance of retail facilities requests for international markets
• Lead projects such as implementation of traffic counters
• Support markets for ad-hoc operational issues and coordinate with stakeholders in HQ to provide solutions
• Support to Director of commercial operations and CCO for any other project requests.

 

How will you experience success with us?

• Experience of working in a retail project management within the architectural, commercial retail projects space or product development industries. Including experience with new retail openings and retail operations projects.
• Knowledge of Project Management best practices such as tools or documentation to plan, prioritise, coordinate, and manage projects effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Required to work effectively with a wide range of specialisms across HQ functions and at all levels.
• Excellent organisation skills
• Experience meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-Starter who is comfortable working in an individual contributor role.
• Ability to plan and prioritise multiple activities and juggle prioritis