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Job description / Role
Project Manager - Projects & Property Development - UAE
The Property Division manages all aspects of Alshaya's 2,750 store retail property portfolio for our 70+ brands across 19 countries. The property division is split into 3 areas, Real Estate, Project Management and Facilities Management (FM). The Division holds regular reviews on store performance and drives real estate portfolio maximisations to ensure it meets the company's and brands' expectations in regard to quality and profitability. With 425 new stores opened in 2014, and with 430 new stores and 200 refurbishments planned for 2015, the work is fast-paced and dynamic. The team structure is split by region, ensuring your exposure across a number of international blue chip brands.
The Role:
You will be accountable for supporting the Regional Property teams in the delivery of all new Limited brands stores - from site approval to project completion, working closely with the Host Brand's Store Design & Construction Team to resolve any site specific issues and share best practice across Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Russia and Poland to ensure consistency of delivery. You will also be responsible for implementing ad-hoc initiatives to support the strategic growth of Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret.
Specific areas of responsibility include:
* Design & Project Delivery
* Financial Analysis & Programming
* Procurement & Logistics Support
* Standardization & Best Practice.
Requirements
* At least 3 years project management experience in Retail Property
* Experience in site supervision, cost control and procurement
* Flexible schedule and able to travel frequently.
Experience working in AutoCAD would be an added advantage.
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.