Regional Project Manager, East

Job Purpose

To lead and deliver new store openings, renovations, and repair & maintenance projects across all brands in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in alignment with the overall brand and trade strategy. This includes managing cross-functional stakeholders and vendor partners to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality execution, while addressing logistical, regulatory, and geographical challenges.

Job Context & Major Challenges

• Executing projects in geographically dispersed and remote locations , with increased travel time affecting overall efficiency.
• Working with new franchise vendors on every project , necessitating education and alignment with brand guidelines, aesthetics, and execution standards.
• Managing multiple external stakeholders including landlords, franchisees, local authorities, and business partners to ensure cooperation and smooth project flow.
• Navigating local regulatory requirements and securing statutory approvals.
• Dealing with socio-cultural disruptions such as festivals, strikes, or local holidays that can delay execution.
• Ensuring quality delivery despite volatile procurement conditions and inconsistent vendor experience.
• Handling snag lists, post-handover repairs , and maintenance requests with agility and responsiveness.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) & Supporting Actions

Store Opening & Renovation (WCD to HOTVM for COCO and COFO formats)

Vendor Development

Quality Assurance

Repair & Maintenance

Project Timelines

Snag List Management

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills Required

Vendor Development, Quality Assurance