Project Manager - Store Planning (H&M) - UAE
Founded in Sweden in 1947, H&M has grown through offering fashion and quality at the best price to over 3,000 stores in 53 markets today, making it a truly global fashion company. H&M's presence can be felt on the high streets of Europe, Asia, North America, Middle East & North Africa. The MENA region currently covers 10 countries and 83 stores and is still growing. H&M is an ever evolving brand that offers a broad and varied range of fashions for the entire family. Our collections are extensive with new items arriving in store everyday offering our customers change and choice every time they visit. This is an exciting and fast paced environment requiring energetic individuals with a passion for fashion and customer service.
The Role:
The Space/Store Planning Manager is accountable for all aspects of planning for new and renovated stores - from surveys and time plans to space and design layouts. You will be responsible for managing the H&M International Planning System, as well as planning each project in conjunction with the Operations Teams, both locally and in Sweden. You will be required to travel to Sweden for International update/review meetings, and participate in regular planning visits to Kuwait and other Middle Eastern countries which you will be responsible for.
Additionally, you will:
* Manage all teams to obtain required information to progress with a new store project and/or rebuild
* Manage the areas relevant to the role in the Interior Planning System (IPS), H&M System - Time Plans being the Key Area of Importance and accuracy of information given/uploaded
* Manage the store planning process of each project in line with the H&M Guidelines and Operations Team
* Manage approval of all store layouts with the relevant teams
* Work with H&M - PM to review all survey drawings
* Understand all Interior of H&M
* Manage and assist with the design of the Rebuild Stores in line with Host Brand Systems and Procedures to ensure planned timings are met
* Develop & maintain internal & external relationships and act as an ambassador for Alshaya
* Act as a facilitator between Property Team, Kuwait and Sweden with regard to the brand's requirements & expectations
* Maintain & manage all Alshaya systems in line with company policies. * A qualified Architect
* An Interior Design Qualification (preferred)
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in architectural and interior designing and space planning
* Experience working on Autocad.
Retail experience is a major advantage. M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the worlds most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Changs, The Cheesecake Factory, Victorias Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,800 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Alshayas stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 44,000 people from over 110 nationalities.
The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. |