Retail Project Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is a family-owned global fashion company founded in 1975. Today, they operate worldwide with over 20,000 colleagues and oversee operations in more than 40 countries, with hubs in Vienna, Ljubljana, Istanbul, Athens, and Dubai. They manage both retail and wholesale sectors in these fast-growing markets.

To strengthen their Retail Team, we are seeking an innovative and results-driven individual to take their Retail projects to the next level.

Responsibilities
• Plan, manage, and execute expansion and store development projects – from budget planning to final implementation.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Organize and lead kick-off meetings to define project goals, responsibilities, and processes.
• Manage the design and approval process in collaboration with architects, design teams, and authorities.
• Ensure the timely delivery of materials and fixtures through strategic procurement and logistics management.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with budget and timeline requirements, providing regular reports to management.
• Continuously optimize processes to improve efficiency.

• 5 years’ experience in Project Management, ideally in retail or store development
• Knowledge of the licensing and permit procedures in all GCC states
• Proven ability to manage cross cultural teams both internally and across contractors and vendors
• A structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple international projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Passion for international travel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to present complex topics in a clear and structured manner.
• Experience working within a multi-national company, managing internal communications across different countries and time zones
• Excellent English skills both written and verbal
• Arabic language skills would be highly regarded but are not essential
• A degree or relevant certification in Project Management, construction, retail, or logistics.

What They Offer:
• Responsibility and creative freedom in an international work environment.
• Long-term career prospects in a financially strong and expanding company.
• A dynamic and motivated team that celebrates successes and overcomes challenges together.
• The opportunity to contribute to a newly created role with room for creativity.
• A portfolio of brands that combine style, quality, and sustainability, with strong growth potential.
• A modern office in Dubai Design District.

Salary:
AED 18,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Health care, air ticket, visa

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.