Job Title : PMO Pre-Opening (Hospitality Projects)
Company : Ridhira Group
Location : Nanakaramguda / Project Site Locations
Department : Project Management Office
Reports To : Project Head / COO / Managing Director
About Ridhira Group
Ridhira Group is a fast-growing organization in the luxury wellness, hospitality, lifestyle, and experiential living segments. With properties spanning retreats, wellness centers, resorts, and residential wellness living spaces, the Group is expanding rapidly with multiple upcoming projects in India. The PMO role will play a pivotal part in ensuring seamless pre-opening execution and operational readiness for new hospitality assets.
Role Overview
The PMO Pre-Opening will be accountable for end-to-end project coordination, pre-opening activities, governance, reporting, and ensuring timely launch of hospitality and wellness properties under Ridhira Group. The ideal candidate must come exclusively from a pre-opening hotel / resort background , with strong multi-departmental coordination experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pre-Opening Project Planning & Scheduling
- Create and manage complete Pre-Opening Master Schedule & Critical Path Plan .
- Coordinate with design, MEP, procurement, IT, operations, HR, housekeeping, spa, F&B, security, and finance teams.
- Monitor all project deadlines and flag risks in advance to management.
2. Procurement, Vendor, and Resource Coordination
Track procurement of OS&E, FF&E, spa equipment, kitchen equipment, linens, guest supplies, IT infrastructure, audio-visual systems, and interior finishes .Maintain Vendor Contract Tracker, PR / PO tracker, GRN tracker, and installation schedule .Monitor vendor SLAs, inspection of delivery, installation, testing and handover.3. Budget, Cost & Reporting
Track budgets against actuals and provide MIS – Cost, Spend Forecast & Variance Reports .Coordinate vendor billing, payment approvals and closing financial dependencies for timely commissioning.Present weekly dashboard reports to leadership on delays, dependencies, and progress.4. Regulatory & Statutory Approvals
Maintain compliance checklist for all licenses and certifications required for launch such as :Fire NOCTrade licenseSpa licenseFSSAI & Excise license (F&B)Public health and safetyPollution control, water & electricity connectionsLiaise with concerned teams / authorities to prevent delays.5. IT & Systems Implementation
Coordinate implementation of PMS, POS, Spa booking software, CRM, security access control, biometrics, audio-visual and IoT-based systems .Ensure completion of installation, testing, UAT, and go-live documentation .6. Operational Readiness & Handover
Ensure operational readiness for :Dry RunsMock ServicesSoft Launch & Grand OpeningMaintain progress of departmental SOPs, training, recruitment & handover deliverables.Work closely with Ops leadership for post-opening 30-60-90 day improvement plans.7. Governance, Meetings & Documentation
Conduct weekly PMO reviews , create MOMs, track action items until closure.Maintain centralized PMO documentation & project library covering drawings, vendor data sheets, compliance records, technical docs & approvals.Performance KPIs
On-time launch with zero critical delays% completion against pre-opening plan per departmentBudget vs Actual variance controlVendor timely delivery & quality complianceLicense / approval adherence without last-minute escalationsSuccessful dry runs & launch without operational blockersRequired Skills & Experience
RequirementStandardExperience 8–15+ years strictly from pre-opening hotel / resort background Technical SkillsMS Project / Primavera / Advanced Excel / Project SOPs / Procurement & Budget trackingPreferred KnowledgeSpa equipment, wellness systems, POS / PMS software, hospitality operationsEducationHospitality / Engineering / MBA preferred (not mandatory if strongly relevant experience)
Behavioral Competencies
Highly organized, deadline-driven and detail-orientedExcellent stakeholder management and escalation handlingStrong communication and presentation skillsHigh accountability and execution capabilityAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality launch environmentCompensation
As per industry standards; linked to relevant experience and background.
Preferred Industry Background
Luxury hotels and spa resortsWellness retreatsInternational or boutique hospitality brandsLarge-scale pre-opening hospitality projectsApply Now :
📧 Email : anusha@ridhira.com
📱 WhatsApp CV : +91 7386688223