Retail Project Manager

ASTRID & MIYU; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading jewellery brand in London is seeking a Retail Project Manager to oversee new store openings and refurbishments globally. The ideal candidate has proven experience in project management within the retail or hospitality sectors, with a strong understanding of design and construction. This role offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work model, and the chance to work in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail or hospitality project management, ideally within a premium or lifestyle brand.
• Strong understanding of construction, design coordination, and facilities management.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead store openings from site feasibility to handover.
• Oversee refurbishment and rebrand programmes with minimal disruption.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance across the retail estate.
• Collaborate with Design, Retail, Visual Merchandising, and Operations teams.
• Support the evolution of store design with sustainability.
• Manage multiple global projects on time and on budget.

Skills

Retail project management

Construction understanding

Organisational skills

Collaborative communication

Problem-solving

Passion for design

International project experience

Willingness to travel

Job description

Overview

The A&M Mission: We're more than just a jewellery brand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the jewellery experience.

Our Values & Culture: At A&M, our values aren't just words - they're the heartbeat of how we show up, every single day.

Grow Together. Celebrate Each Other. Break All Boundaries.

We're a company fuelled by growth, recognition, and pushing beyond the expected. We move fast, think big, and believe that progress is a shared journey. We champion one another's wins and show up with support when it counts - because when one of us grows, we all do. If you're inspired by collaboration, driven by curiosity, and energised by celebrating others, you'll thrive here at A&M.

Location: London, Hybrid (minimum 2 days a week in the office).

Salary & Benefits: £50,000 + bonus. See more on our benefits here.

Our Commitment: Sustainability starts with us. From community work, caring for our suppliers and educating and supporting our team. See our commitments here.

The Retail Project Manager Mission

To bring our brand to life across new and existing stores worldwide. You'll lead the delivery of new store openings, manage refurbishments, and oversee facilities and maintenance across our growing retail estate - ensuring every Astrid & Miyu space reflects our unique brand experience, creativity, and attention to detail.

How you'll drive success

• Lead store openings: Manage end-to-end delivery of new store projects, from site feasibility and design coordination through to build, fit-out, and handover
• Elevate existing spaces: Oversee refurbishment and rebrand programmes, ensuring minimal disruption to trading and a consistently elevated brand experience
• Oversee facilities & maintenance: Manage day-to-day maintenance across the retail estate, building strong relationships with vendors and landlords to ensure stores remain safe, compliant, and beautifully maintained
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with Design, Retail, Visual Merchandising, and Operations to deliver on-brand, impactful spaces
• Champion innovation & sustainability: Support the next evolution of our store design while embedding sustainability and quality at every stage
• Manage multiple global projects: Balance competing priorities across markets, delivering projects on time, on budget, and on brand

What you'll need to thrive

• Proven experience in retail or hospitality project management, ideally within a premium or lifestyle brand
• Strong understanding of construction, design coordination, and facilities management
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines and budgets
• A natural collaborator and communicator, confident engaging with internal teams and external partners
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Passionate about design, innovation, and creating memorable retail experiences.
• Experience managing international projects is a strong advantage
• Ability and willingness to travel

The Interview Process and Candidate Experience

1. Life Story & Values - a 30 min video call with our Talent Team for us to get know each other better, asking questions inspired by our three core values
2. Experience Interview - a slightly longer video call for you to meet your manager and discuss your skill-set and experience for the role
3. Final Interview - 1 hour in person task interview to complete and present

Feedback: We're committed to creating the best candidate experience we can for you. You'll receive feedback over the phone or email at every stage in the process once you've had an interview so that we can set you up for success and help fuel your growth.