Store Design & Planning Project Manager - Fixed-Term

AFE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartier in Dubai seeks an experienced Specialist Network professional to lead POS openings, relocations and renovations across the MEIAT region from feasibility to handover. You will ensure maintenance standards across Cartier boutiques and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to uphold brand environments.

You will manage budgets, schedules and contractors, oversee multi-site projects, and travel regionally to maintain Cartier’s luxury retail standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design or a related field.
• Experience in store planning, project management or facilities/maintenance management, ideally within luxury retail or high-end hospitality.
• Experience managing projects from design through construction and handover, with exposure to multi-site maintenance.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, finishes, MEP systems and retail construction and maintenance methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Project is advantageous.
• Strong budget, vendor and project management skills.
• Detail and result-oriented, with excellent organization, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English; Arabic or another language is advantageous.
• Comfortable with regular travel across the MEIAT region.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist POS openings, relocations and renovations from feasibility through construction and handover.
• Assess project costs, timelines and site requirements, providing recommendations at feasibility stage.
• Coordinate with Central SDP, landlords, architects and local teams to define project requirements and ensure alignment with Cartier standards.
• Review layouts, technical drawings and construction documentation throughout all project phases.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, tenders and contractors, ensuring delivery within agreed quality, cost and timing.
• Coordinate permits, procurement and installation with external partners and internal teams including Retail, IT, Security, Logistics, Marketing and Procurement.
• Lead and continuously improve maintenance procedures and quality standards across Cartier boutiques in the region.
• Coordinate maintenance works, light upgrades and internal modifications while minimizing disruption to boutique operations.
• Partner with Boutique Managers to identify maintenance requirements and follow through on corrective actions.
• Build and manage a reliable network of contractors and vendors across markets, overseeing budgets, contracts and costs.
• Conduct regular boutique condition audits and monitor maintenance performance and recurring issues.
• Ensure Cartier's architectural, design and brand standards are consistently applied across projects and the existing boutique network.
• Act as a key point of coordination between Central SDP, regional and local teams, boutiques and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

University degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

Main Purpose

Based in Dubai and reporting to the Store Design & Planning Manager, you will manage Cartier's specialist POS projects across the MEIAT region, from feasibility and design development through construction and handover. You will also oversee maintenance standards and processes across Cartier boutiques in the region, ensuring a consistent and well-maintained brand environment across the network.

How will you make an impact?

Specialist Network - Project Development & Delivery

• Manage specialist POS openings, relocations and renovations from feasibility through construction and handover.
• Assess project costs, timelines and site requirements, providing recommendations at feasibility stage.
• Coordinate with Central SDP, landlords, architects and local teams to define project requirements and ensure alignment with Cartier standards.
• Review layouts, technical drawings and construction documentation throughout all project phases.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, tenders and contractors, ensuring delivery within agreed quality, cost and timing.
• Coordinate permits, procurement and installation with external partners and internal teams including Retail, IT, Security, Logistics, Marketing and Procurement.

Regional Boutique Maintenance

• Lead and continuously improve maintenance procedures and quality standards across Cartier boutiques in the region.
• Coordinate maintenance works, light upgrades and internal modifications while minimizing disruption to boutique operations.
• Partner with Boutique Managers to identify maintenance requirements and follow through on corrective actions.
• Build and manage a reliable network of contractors and vendors across markets, overseeing budgets, contracts and costs.
• Conduct regular boutique condition audits and monitor maintenance performance and recurring issues.

Regional Coordination & Brand Standards

• Ensure Cartier's architectural, design and brand standards are consistently applied across projects and the existing boutique network.
• Act as a key point of coordination between Central SDP, regional and local teams, boutiques and external partners.
• Support the SDP team on boutique projects, special events and launches across the region.

How will you experience success with us?

• University degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design or a related field.
• Experience in store planning, project management or facilities/maintenance management, ideally within luxury retail or high-end hospitality.
• Experience managing projects from design through construction and handover, with exposure to multi-site maintenance.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, finishes, MEP systems and retail construction and maintenance methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Project is advantageous.
• Strong budget, vendor and project management skills.
• Detail and result-oriented, with excellent organization, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English; Arabic or another language is advantageous.
• Comfortable with regular travel across the MEIAT region.

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