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.
Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- Where are you loctaed in Mumbai ?
- Do you have 6–8 years of experience managing end-to-end projects in retail, hospitality, commercial interiors, and multi-location expansion environments.
- Are you Experience overseeing store fit-outs or similar interior execution projects, including coordination with architects, contractors, vendors, and landlords.
- Do you have Willingness and ability to travel frequently for site visits and on-ground project execution.
- Are you Experience managing multiple retail store-opening or fit-out projects simultaneously while tracking timelines, budgets, and milestones.
- Do you have Experience monitoring and coordinating civil, interior, electrical, HVAC, signage, technology, and fixture installations for commercial spaces.
- Are you Experienced in driving statutory approvals and compliance processes for commercial or retail projects.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently for site visits and on-ground project execution.
- Experience providing regular project status updates and reporting to senior leadership or stakeholders.
- How many years of Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry experience do you currently have?
- 1. Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
2. Have you completed the following level of education: Master of Business Administration?
- 1. We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?
2. How many retail store opening projects have you independently managed end-to-end?
- 1. Frequent and may involve long travel. Okay?
2. How many years of work experience do you have with Business Project Management?
- 1. How many years of work experience do you have with New Store Openings?
2. How many years of Project Management experience do you currently have
Experience:
- Project management: 6 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
