Project Manager

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YOUR MISSION

As Project Manager for SEA, your main role will be to independently manage the full lifecycle of retail store construction projects in the Philippines (O&O and Partnered Stores), ensuring:

• Strict compliance with local construction laws and safety regulations
• Full adherence to PUMA global brand guidelines
• On-time, on-budget, zero-ambiguity execution
• Proactive governance, risk control, and contractor enforcement

The role requires strong architectural and construction competency, with independent decision-making and enforcement discipline at site level.

 Task 1: Strategic Project Planning & Governance

• Develop comprehensive project plans and milestone schedules with critical path tracking.
• Own PH dashboards covering project status, design readiness, timelines, and risks.
• Allocate resources for consultants and contractors and manage project risks proactively.
• Enforce pre-construction approvals: GFC drawings, CAPEX, and POs.
• Provide weekly governance reports covering timelines, budget, compliance, and risks.
• Ensure adherence to Global Retail Environment standards and SEA directives on construction standards.

Task 2: Site Evaluation & Regulatory Compliance

• Conduct site inspections and feasibility studies (MEP, fire protection, structural, landlord conditions).
• Validate MEP capacity, fire protection systems, structural constraints.
• Ensure full compliance with Philippines building codes, fire and safety regulations, and permitting.
• Stop works under safety or regulatory ambiguity.
• Identify early risks impacting cost, compliance, or timeline.
• Proactively identify deviations, quality risks, and execution gaps; drive corrective actions.

Task 3: Strategic Initiatives, Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and drive regional strategic initiatives related to store maintenance, cost optimization, speed-to-market, and scalability.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, modularization, and sustainability. Translate strategic intent into actionable regional programs and playbooks.

Vendor Management

• Manage tendering, contracting, and performance of civil, MEP, fixture, signage, and specialty contractors.
• Ensure brand compliance across materials, finishes, lighting, and fixtures in coordination with global and SEA design teams.
• Conduct site inspections and enforce defect rectification.
• Maintain strict control over design deviations and approvals.

Define vendor KPIs for:

• Timeline adherence
• Quality standards
• Safety compliance
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress validations.
• Enforce rectification of defects without delay.

Task 4: Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare and monitor CAPEX budgets; track committed vs. actual spend.
• Conduct value engineering and cost benchmarking without compromising brand integrity.
• Obtain written approvals for any budget deviations before execution.
• Ensure financial closure reporting, vendor invoicing and payment reconciliation monitored.

Task 5: Execution, Quality & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Oversee daily construction activities and milestone inspections (pre-mobilization to pre-handover).
• Maintain photographic documentation and structured defect management.
• Align with Retail Operations, VM, Marketing, Finance, and Project & Design SEA.
• Ensure store readiness, soft opening coordination, and formal handover documentation.

YOUR TALENT

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Licensed Architect (Philippines) preferred

Professional:

• 6–8 years of retail construction or architectural project management experience
• Proven experience delivering multiple retail store openings
• Strong knowledge of construction regulations and safety standards
• Experience working with international retail brands preferred
• Prior experience operating at a regional or matrix-management level is an advantage

IT Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools
• Strong understanding of retail project lifecycles and design development stages
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD / design documentation processes
• Familiarity with dashboards, trackers, and performance reporting

Functional Skills:

• Construction technical expertise
• Regulatory navigation
• Budget control and cost optimization
• Contractor performance management
• Ability to operate under commercial pressure without compromising compliance
• Ability to lead through matrix and influence senior stakeholders
• Structured, data-driven, and solution-oriented approach

Competencies:

• Independent execution ownership
• Strong governance and enforcement discipline
• Risk anticipation capability
• High accountability mindset
• Structured communication

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.

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employees worldwide.