Group Project Manager - Retail Store Development

About the role

Hudson Group, an international retailer and distributor active in sport and fashion wear, is looking for a Group Project Manager within its Project Management Office. The role covers the end-to-end planning and delivery of new store openings, refurbishments, relocations and other retail development projects across multiple countries, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and in line with brand standards. It reports to the Group Head of Programme Management and works as the central link between Retail Business Managers, country teams, brand partners and internal support functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for store openings, refurbishments, relocations, closures and retail development, coordinating site assessments, design, approvals, fit-out, pre-opening and handover.
• Develop project plans, critical paths, budgets, risk registers, governance routines and reporting schedules, and manage several projects at once.
• Work with Retail Business Managers and Country General Managers to turn commercial and operational requirements into clear deliverables, and coordinate input from Retail Operations, Commercial, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, IT, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, HR and Health & Safety.
• Act as main project contact for brand partners, coordinating brand briefs, design packs, approvals and feedback while keeping brand standards in line with commercial and local market needs.
• Prepare and control budgets, forecasts and cost trackers, and coordinate tendering and supplier selection for design, construction, fit-out and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits, health and safety and landlord requirements, monitor quality through site visits and snagging, and run post-project reviews.

Required profile

• Degree or professional qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Retail Development or a related field.
• At least five years' experience managing retail store openings, refurbishments, fit-outs or comparable multi-site projects, including across multiple countries or brands.
• Proven experience working with retail operations teams, landlords, consultants, contractors, suppliers and international brand partners.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages relevant to Hudson's markets are an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong project planning, organisation and delivery capability across complex, multi-country programmes.
• Commercial and financial acumen, including budget control, tender evaluation and forecasting.
• Proficiency in project planning and reporting tools, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management qualification is an advantage.