Junior Project Manager - Retail Corporate Office

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-10422

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Junior Project Manager - Retail Corporate Office - Riyadh, KSA

Al-Futtaim's Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia.

We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries. We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program.

Responsibilities:
- To provide both Commercial and Project Management support to a Retail delivery Project Office.

Commercial support for Project Managers
- Preparations of standardised tender documents, analysis of received tenders, attend meetings and prepare reports/recommendations for variation claims and final account reconciliation, assist in contractor selection. Liaise with spend management team for the online bidding for fit out contracts. Provide recommendations and identify efficiencies for bulk contracting of store roll out
- All the above tasks to be carried out in close coordination/communication with Brand PMs and in compliance with AF Corporate Governance/spend management policy

Project Management support
- Manage small projects i.e. store closures as required; Assist in the Project management of larger projects as required.

Requirements

- Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Formal qualification in Design/Qs/Architecture or Civil Engineering
- Minimum Experience: Minimum five years experience working in an Interior Design / OS / Project Management Office Environment. Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of design, project management and office software

Job-Specific Skills:
Ability to create accurate standardized tender documentation. Commercial awareness when analyzing returned tenders and variation claims, working knowledge of the rates and practices for fit out contracting in the GCC. Ability to manage business commercial relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Behavioural Competencies:
Accuracy, Negotiation skills, Planning and Organizing skills, Time management skills, Communication skills, Decision Making Skill and the ability to work cohesively as part of a team.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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