Store Design Planning Project Manager, 18 months fixed term

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Company Description

As part of De Beers Group, we are The Home of Diamonds since 1888, bringing our pioneering diamond perfection to our clients through over 30 stores and a worldwide digital presence.

At De Beers Jewellers we are committed to guiding individuals on their personal journey of discovery. Harnessing nature's finest work of art, De Beers Jewellers hand select the rarest natural diamonds, creating distinctive designs, each as unique as its wearer.

The key to success within our brand is an attitude of excellence, passion and delivering for our clients. We seek motivated, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment which fosters collaboration, inclusivity and creativity.

Job Description

The purpose of the SDP Project Manager is to deliver the new De Beers Paris flagship store in a new store concept.

The role will coordinate, monitor and drive the Flagship Store project, liaising with external architects & PM teams, internal HQ teams and the regional team.

The role will have luxury jewellery retail architectural, millwork and shop-fit experience and will be an excellent communicator in English and French.

SDP Project Management - (new store openings, relocations and renovations)

• End-to-end ownership of the project from schematic and design development, through construction drawing, prototyping, construction, installation and project close.
• Effectively manage multiple workstreams ensuring all remain on track and within agreed budget.
• Review requirements from all internal stakeholders and manage communication with external teams to ensure all relevant information is included and clearly documented ahead of meetings.
• Manage the project programme, reviewing details with all internal and external collaborators, ensuring sufficient time and resource is allocated for project success.
• Timely follow up of action points.
• Review, advise and document tenders and contracts with all contractors and sub-contractors in line with procurement processes.
• Develop effective relationships with external architects, internal stakeholders and regional execution teams to ensure projects are delivered consistent with the store concept vision and within the pre-agreed timeframes.
• Manage the consolidation of feedback and communicate to project collaborators.
• Maintain project governance and escalate issues as necessary.
• Responsible for project budget tracking and reporting as required.
• Record and clearly communicate status and dates efficiently and in real time, ensuring visibility of project status to all key stakeholders; providing status reports and presentations for stakeholders as required.
• Pro-actively lead on the resolution of issues, collaborating with external architects, designers and manufacturers to problem solve solutions to design, manufacturing and construction challenges.
• Deliver value engineering proposals, reviewing with stakeholders and implement accordingly.
• Project Manage the production and presentation of prototypes, mock-ups and delivery of samples, reviewing and documenting all stages from initial drawings to final sign-off documentation.
• Review all document revisions, ensuring accuracy; proofreading and amending where required.
• Document and archive drawings, samples and prototypes, ensuring ease of accessibility for all parties throughout the project.
• Lead project snagging and resolution ahead of store opening.
• Lead project de-brief, obtaining all relevant documentation ahead of the de-brief, recording agreed action points and following up with subsequent project plans and parties.

Process & Communication

• Adopt company processes and procedures as appropriate, implementing new processes where required with a continued focus on improvement.
• Lead design execution improvement initiatives, reviewing and documenting opportunities, and scheduling associated workstreams.
• Manage the communication cadence; scheduling progress meetings, setting agendas, distributing minutes and following up on action points.
• Lead project programme meetings, ensuring all points are clearly understood by all parties and meeting objectives are delivered.
• Actively seek sustainability initiatives that contribute to achieving the business goals.
• Manage a physical and digital project sample and archive library, ensuring accuracy of all details.

Qualifications

• Project management experience working within luxury retail store design and development is essential.
• Experience in a similar role in the French market.
• Fluency in French is essential.
• Experience luxury jewellery retail design would be an advantage.
• Experience in schematic design, design development, construction and installation processes.
• Knowledge of central Paris permit processes is desirable
• Network of local contractors, manufacturers and suppliers is desirable
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to plan and analyse multiple critical paths to achieve optimal delivery.
• Ability to drive projects to completion within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project management skills, able to deliver multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Proven experience in concept development and delivering creative briefs
• Technical knowledge of millwork construction techniques, processes and materials
• Time management: Prioritise, structure work & effectively manage time
• Excellent level of competency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Awareness of the diamond/luxury jewellery industry

Additional information

• A great working environment
• Fantastic pension scheme
• 27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Private Healthcare
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Employee share schemes
• Staff discount
• Flexible benefits package

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

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