JOB TITLE
Project and Infrastructure Manager – Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry
REPORTS TO
Head of Projects and Infrastructure
DEPARTMENT
Projects and Infrastructure
JOB PURPOSE
The Project and Infrastructure Manager is responsible for driving the day-to-day, end-to-end execution of new store construction, fit-outs, and infrastructure setup across Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. This role ensures all retail outlets are delivered on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with safety and regional design standards. Managing a portfolio that spans major tier-1/tier-2 cities in Tamil Nadu and the unique commercial zones of Pondicherry, the manager oversees multiple simultaneous project sites, coordinates a diverse panel of local contractors, and maintains rigorous financial and regulatory control under the guidance of the Head of Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Project Execution and Store Openings
• Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of recent retail outlets from site possession through civil works, MEP installation, fit-outs,
and final finishing across all regions of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
• Ensure all stores open successfully on the approved launch dates by managing parallel timelines for multiple sites simultaneously across both territories.
• Coordinate closely with regional operations, technology, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operational handover at the site level.
• Cost Control and Financial Stewardship
• Deliver assigned construction and fit-out projects within approved budgets and format-specific benchmarks.
• Review, negotiate, and tightly control any project variations or deviations from the initial commercial plan, escalating major adjustments to the Head of Department.
• Establish and enforce a rigorous billing cycle, ensuring contractor bills are audited, verified, and certified accurately within 7 days.
• Contractor and Vendor Management
• Maintain and update a single, integrated master schedule tracking all active and upcoming projects in T