Assistant Manager – Projects (South & West)
PUMA Group · Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Experience10–13 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelexecutive
- Posted19 Sept 2026
About PUMA Group
PUMA Group is hiring in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in consumer goods. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.
Skills
- Retail project planning
- Project cost control
- Vendor contract management
- Project scheduling
- Store maintenance
- Budget management
- Project lifecycle management
The role
A retail project manager in a sportswear company plans and delivers store openings, renovations, maintenance, and handovers, managing project cost sheets, vendor service agreements, rate contracts, budgets, timelines, and rent-free savings. They coordinate sales, operations, visual merchandising, legal, accounts, marketing, merchandising, IT, franchisees, vendors, and landlords. Their skills include retail project planning, project cost control, vendor contract management, project scheduling, store maintenance, budget management, analytical problem solving, and project lifecycle delivery.
Full 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. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
YOUR MISSION:
Position title: Assistant Manager Projects
Reports to: Senior Manager - Projects
Position Summary:
Project Manager Retail Planning & DevelopmentProject Cost Sheet Summary Submission of Budgeted and Annual ExpenditureResponsible Existing store maintenance workResponsible for All Vendor Service Agreements & Rate Contract Sign Off
Key Objectives:
Work with Sales Teams for store requirement, Project Handover, R&M workResponsible 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 regularlyResponsible for all Vendor service agreements & Rate Contract Sign Off.Responsible for rent free savings, repair and maintenance work.
Key Performance Indicators:
Cost Control Vendor BillsTimely Handover of New stores / renovations
Organizational Relationships:
Internal: Sales and Operation Team, VM Team, Legal Team, Accounts Team, Marketing, Merchandising Team and IT TeamExternal: Franchise, Vendors and Landlords
YOUR TALENT:
Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required:
10- 12 years of working experience in the relevant industryProven ability to solve problems creativelyExperience seeing projects through the full life cycleExcellent analytical skillsStrong interpersonal skills and extremely resourcefulProven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
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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.