RINGS & I - India’s First Ever Designer Ring Studio
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DIAMOND HEADQUARTERS PRIVATE LIMITED Project Manager – Retail Expansion About RINGS & I RINGS & I is India's first designer diamond ring studio, offering personalized, made-to-order diamond rings through a truly omnichannel, tech-enabled experience. With 1000+ designs across 16 styles, we empower clients to choose their ring, their style, and their budget — all backed by trust, transparency, and celebration. Position Project Manager – Retail Expansion Reporting To Founder & CEO Location Mumbai (PAN India travel required) Role Objective Open new stores on time, within budget, and as per brand standards. The role will own the end-to end execution and coordination of new store openings from location scouting through operational handover to the Retail Operations team. Key Responsibilities 1. Location & Leasing • Coordinate location scouting activities. • Manage landlord communication and follow-ups. • Coordinate LOI discussions and execution. • Coordinate lease agreement process with internal and external stakeholders. • Support site evaluation and site measurement activities. 2. Design & Project Coordination • Coordinate with architects, consultants, and internal stakeholders. • Manage BOQ preparation and review process. • Obtain and compare vendor quotations. • Coordinate vendor and contractor discussions. • Track design approvals and execution readiness. 3. Execution & Site Management • Coordinate contractors and execution partners. • Conduct regular site visits and monitor progress. • Ensure project timelines are maintained. • Track project progress against approved budgets and timelines. • Identify project risks and escalate proactively. • Maintain project trackers, documentation, and status reports. 4. Store Readiness • Coordinate furniture and fixture installation. • Coordinate technology readiness including POS, CRM, internet, CCTV, access control, and related infrastructure. • Coordinate signage execution and installation. • Support recruitment and training readiness activities. • Drive overall store launch readiness. 5. Handover & Closure • Ensure all snag points are closed before launch. • Conduct final store readiness audits. • Complete operational handover to Retail Operations. • Maintain project closure documentation. Success Metrics Expansion Delivery • Successfully open 3–5 stores per quarter. • Manage 3–5 stores simultaneously. Timeline Management • Deliver 95%+ project milestones on schedule. • Zero major launch delays due to coordination failures. Risk Management • Zero missed critical dependencies. • Early identification and escalation of risks. Stakeholder Management • Strong accountability across landlords, architects, contractors, vendors, and internal teams. Reporting & Governance • Accurate project trackers and dashboards. • Clear project visibility for leadership. • No last-minute surprises. Operational Readiness • Smooth handover to Retail Operations. • Successful launch readiness completion for every store. Preferred Candidate Profile Experience • 5–8 years of relevant experience. • Jewellery retail experience preferred. • Strong New Store Opening (NSO) experience is mandatory. • Experience managing multiple retail rollout projects simultaneously. • Experience coordinating landlords, architects, contractors, consultants, and vendors. Education • Graduate in any discipline. • Project Management Certification preferred. Travel Requirement • Willingness to travel PAN India as required. Key Behavioural Traits • Ownership • Planning & Organisation • Communication • Problem Solving • Entrepreneurial Mindset Non-Negotiables The ideal candidate should: • Take ownership of outcomes, not just activities. • Maintain strong project visibility and reporting discipline. • Be comfortable working extensively on-site. • Drive vendors and contractors effectively. • Escalate risks early and proactively. • Maintain structured project trackers and documentation. The ideal candidate should NOT demonstrate: • Last-minute escalations. • Weak vendor or contractor management. • Poor follow-up and reporting discipline. • Remote management without sufficient site presence. • Lack of ownership for project outcomes.
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