Assistant Manager – Projects (South & West)

PUMA Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Group in Mumbai seeks an Assistant Manager Projects to lead store development, oversee cost sheets, and manage vendor contracts from initiation to handover.

You will collaborate with Sales, VM, Legal and Accounts teams to ensure timely project completion, accurate budgeting, and compliant sign-offs, while sustaining the retail network’s performance and brand standards.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of working experience in the relevant industry.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead store development and project management for retail spaces.
• Prepare and submit cost sheets; track budgeted vs actual expenditure.
• Oversee vendor contracts, rate sign-offs, and timely payments.
• Coordinate with Sales, VM, Legal, Accounts and IT teams for project handovers.
• Ensure project completion on schedule and rent-free savings where applicable.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Vendor management

Budget control

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

All genders are welcome.

YOUR MISSION:

Position title:

Assistant Manager Projects

Reports to:

Senior Manager - Projects

Position Summary:

• Project Manager Retail Planning & Development
• Project Cost Sheet Summary Submission of Budgeted and Annual Expenditure
• Responsible Existing store maintenance work
• Responsible for All Vendor Service Agreements & Rate Contract Sign Off

Key Objectives:

• Work with Sales Teams for store requirement, Project Handover, R&M work
• Responsible for project Cost Sheet summary submission projecting budgeted cost and making a comparison with the actual cost incurred.
• Closing all vendor bills within the stipulated time of project handover.
• Ensuring timely Project completion by sharing project schedule and for rent-free savings, update the status of work progress regularly
• Responsible for all Vendor service agreements & Rate Contract Sign Off.
• Responsible for rent free savings, repair and maintenance work.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Cost Control
• Vendor Bills
• Timely Handover of New stores / renovations

Organizational Relationships:

• Internal: Sales and Operation Team, VM Team, Legal Team, Accounts Team, Marketing, Merchandising Team and IT Team
• External: Franchise, Vendors and Landlords

YOUR TALENT:

Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required:

• 10- 12 years of working experience in the relevant industry
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.