Assistant Store Project Manager (1 Year Contract)

Watson's The Chemist; Sha Tin; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Onsite clinic

Free snacks & drinks

Chill out areas

Job summary

Watsons Hong Kong is hiring an Assistant Store Project Manager for a 1-year contract. You will coordinate store development initiatives from openings to renovations, working with Store Design and Procurement teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to brand standards.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail. Cantonese and English proficiency is essential, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Good problem-solving and basic presentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good organization skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Excel and PowerPoint; AI or AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.
• Good command of spoken and written Cantonese and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support store development projects including store openings, closures, re-fit, and renovation by collaborating closely with the Store Design Team and other Departments.
• Support project delivery across the full project cycle, including initial studies, proposal preparation, implementation, and close-out.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining project plans to track progress daily, weekly and monthly.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and support mitigation plans.
• Communicate project status with stakeholders and prepare updates and recommendations.
• Apply project management processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Identify and prioritize new project initiatives in line with business needs.

Skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Excel

PowerPoint

AI knowledge

AutoCAD knowledge

Cantonese & English

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI

AutoCAD

Job description

Assistant Store Project Manager (1 Year Contract)

At Watsons Hong Kong, we believe in our people, teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are seeking for an opportunity to join the leading O+O health and beauty retailer in Asia with around 180 retail stores in Hong Kong and Macau, the Watsons Hong Kong family welcomes you!

You can enjoy:

Convenient office location with less than 5-minute walk from the MTR station

Access to a well-equipped gym room located in your workplace

Contemporary workplace with Onsite Clinic, Lactation Rooms, free snacks & drinks and chill out areas

Why This Role Matters:

At Watsons, we are committed to putting a smile on customers' faces by delivering a seamless and engaging shopping experience across both online and offline channels. As an Assistant Store Project Manager, you will play an key role in bringing store development plans to life. From new store openings and renovations to re‑fit, and closure projects, you will help ensure every project is delivered smoothly, efficiently and in line with business needs, brand standards and operational requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

Coordinate and support store development projects including store opening, closure, re‑fit, and renovation by collaborating closely with the Store Design Team, Store Procurement Team and other Departments to drive effective project coordination, execution and compliance.

Support project delivery across the full project cycle, including initial studies, project proposal preparation, implementation, and project close‑out, ensuring requirements are met within budget and timeline.

Assist in preparing and maintaining project plans to track progress on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Monitor project progress, help identify potential risks and issues, and support the team in implementing mitigation plans.

Communicate project status clearly with stakeholders and assist in preparing updates, recommendations, and findings when required.

Support the application of project management processes and best practices to improve project efficiency and consistency.

Assist in identifying and prioritizing new project initiatives in line with business needs and objectives.

Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure works are carried out according to approved standards and requirements.

Support compliance with relevant guidelines, regulations, company policies, and standards during project execution.

Assist in ad hoc project as assigned

What You'll Bring:

Good problem‑solving and basic presentation skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Good organization skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Proficient in computer applications, including Excel and PowerPoint; AI or AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.

Good command of spoken and written Cantonese and English.

How You Will Make An Impact:

You will help turn store development ideas into practical project plans and support the delivery of a better store environment for customers and frontline teams.

You will strengthen cross-functional collaboration by keeping stakeholders aligned, informed and focused on project timelines, requirements and outcomes.

You will contribute to smoother project execution by identifying risks early, following up on key actions and helping the team resolve issues effectively.

You will support continuous improvement by sharing observations, improvement ideas and practical recommendations from project experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the AS Watson Group.

Applicants not hearing from us within 6 weeks from the date of advertisement may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months from the date of application.

Health & Beauty Retail 101-1,000 employees

Established in 1841, AS Watson Group is one of the world's longest-standing and most recognised retail companies with roots in Asia. Today, the company operates over 17,000 stores across 12 retail brands in 31 markets, employing 130,000 people globally. This makes AS Watson Group the largest international health and beauty retailer in the world.

In the fiscal year 2024, AS Watson Group reported revenue of over US$24 billion. The company's technology-enabled O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms serve over 6 billion shoppers annually, seamlessly integrating physical and digital retail experiences.

Established in 1841, AS Watson Group is one of the world's longest-standing and most recognised retail companies with roots in Asia. Today, the company operates over 17,000 stores across 12 retail brands in 31 markets, employing 130,000 people globally. This makes AS Watson Group the largest international health and beauty retailer in the world.

In the fiscal year 2024, AS Watson Group reported revenue of over US$24 billion. The company's technology-enabled O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms serve over 6 billion shoppers annually, seamlessly integrating physical and digital retail experiences.