Assistant Manager – Projects (South & West)

PUMA; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA in Mumbai seeks an Assistant Manager Projects to lead retail planning and development initiatives. You will manage project lifecycles, cost sheets, vendor contracts, and store maintenance, coordinating with Sales, VM, Legal, Accounts, Marketing, Merchandising and IT teams.

The role requires strong problem solving, analytical abilities, and stakeholder management to ensure on-time delivery within budget. This position is aligned with PUMA's global standards and store rollout strategies.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Experience seeing projects through full life cycle.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete projects within scope, budget and timeline.

Responsibilities

• Project Manager Retail Planning & Development.
• Prepare project cost sheets and budget summaries.
• Oversee existing store maintenance and upgrades.
• Sign off on vendor service agreements & rate contracts.
• Coordinate with Sales, VM, Legal, Accounts, Marketing, Merchandising and IT.

Skills

Problem solving

Project lifecycle experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget & scope management

Timeline delivery

Job description

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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.