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Job description / Role
The Alshaya eGroup is a diverse organisation supporting corporate, warehouse and retail specific IT infrastructure and systems. We have software teams creating and developing in-house applications and product teams optimising and integrating major third party solutions. The rate of growth across divisions and geographies means we are constantly evaluating how we provide robust, scalable and business enabling infrastructure and systems in line with global benchmark standards.
The Role:
The Project Manager independently leads the implementation of an integrated business system solution for various brands and functions within the business, has good retail domain knowledge and will be managing either new brand engagement or internal/off-the-shelf solution implementation.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
* Graduate in engineering, computer science or equivalent
* Very good understanding of project management methodology, tools, documentation and how it applies to a customer organisation. PMP Certification is definitely a plus
* Minimum of eight years' experience including big scale business solutions implementation projects of which last 2-3 projects managing independently. Overseas project experience and working in a multi-cultural environment is a plus
* Establish project plan and project team resources (mostly on matrix model), hardware, software and external services required for delivery
* Establish key milestones, detail the work to be done and deliverables of each project. Closely involve and ensure project team is clear of their objectives, deliverables and timelines
* Manage internal stakeholders' expectations and project progress, and ensure regular project updates reflecting any delays, issues and risks
* Develop and manage implementation of project communication strategies and coordinate change management and migration strategies
* Experienced in leading projects on new brand integration and deployment, merchandise management, retail store solutions deployment, ecommerce, merchandise planning, oracle financials, Oracle HCM, Manhattan Scale warehouse management, GOLD Central, stock and shop systems
* Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
* Good facilitator with strong leadership and senior level credibility, ability to work in a challenging and dynamic environment with a process mindset, excellent written and verbal communications skills, analytical and attention to detail.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.