Job Description: Head of Projects Company: Popo Ventures Department: Projects Reports To: Vice President, Business Operations Location: Bangalore Employment Type: Full time About Popo Ventures Popo Ventures is one of Bengaluru's leading F& B groups, operating three gourmet brands:
- The Pizza Bakery – Award-winning wood-fired Italian sourdough pizzas; multiple-time Times Food Best Pizza winner. thepizzabakery.In
- Paris Panini – Gourmet panini, wraps, crêpes, and café-style eats.
- Smash Guys – Smash burgers, fries, and bold American flavours. smashguys.In Today, Popo Ventures operates 40+ outlets across Bangalore, including 21 dine-in restaurants and 19 cloud kitchens, supported by a team of 1,000+ people. Role Overview The Head – Projects & Expansion will lead the Company's end-to-end expansion programme across PAN India, owning the successful delivery of all new outlet openings from project identification through operational handover. The role will establish scalable project governance, optimise capital deployment, and ensure every project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the Company's quality and brand standards. Working closely with Real Estate, Design, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and external partners, the role will drive the execution of the Company's long-term expansion strategy. Key Responsibilities Expansion Strategy & Project Governance Lead the Company's end-to-end new store development and expansion programme across PAN India. Develop annual expansion plans, project governance frameworks, and execution strategies aligned with business objectives. Establish standardised NSO processes, project playbooks,



reporting dashboards, and stage-gate review mechanisms. Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, execution quality, and speed of expansion. Project Delivery Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects simultaneously from site handover to operational readiness. Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with brand and quality standards. Identify project risks early and implement mitigation plans to minimise delays and cost overruns. Ensure seamless coordination between all stakeholders through project completion. Capital Planning & Cost Management Own the Cap Ex planning and budgeting process for all expansion projects. Monitor project financial performance, optimise capital utilisation, and identify value engineering opportunities. Partner with Finance to improve forecasting, project ROI, and cost controls. Provide regular project and financial updates to senior leadership. Vendor & Partner Management Develop and manage a nationwide network of architects, consultants, contractors, MEP partners, equipment suppliers, and project vendors. Lead commercial negotiations, contracting, vendor evaluation, and performance management. Establish vendor scorecards, quality benchmarks,



and delivery standards across all projects. Cross-Functional Leadership Act as the central point of coordination across Real Estate, Design, Procurement, Finance, IT, Marketing, Operations, and external consultants. Ensure timely completion of design approvals, procurement, statutory licences, utility connections, equipment installation, testing, and outlet readiness. Drive accountability across all stakeholders through structured governance and regular project reviews. Leadership Build and lead a high-performing Projects team across regions. Establish project KPIs, reporting cadence, and governance mechanisms. Mentor project managers and engineers while fostering a culture of execution excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Requirements Experience 8–12+ years of project-management experience, preferably in retail, F& B, QSR, hospitality rollouts, or related sectors. Proven track record of managing multiple simultaneous openings across cities and states. Experience working with civil, interior, and MEP contractors. Skills Strong project-management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. Strong vendor-negotiation skills. Ability to travel extensively. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, or similar tools. Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; MBA preferred. What We Offer A high-impact, high-visibility role central to expansion. An opportunity to build a PAN India Projects function. Competitive compensation as per industry experience

📌 Head Of Projects (Karnataka)
🏢 The Pizza Bakery
📍 Karnataka