Retail Development Project Manager

To continue to co-construct the next chapter and beyond, we are looking for creative, organized and agile talents, who share our passion to perpetually improve all that can be.

Care to imagine what comes next with us? We can't wait to hear from you!

We are seeking the talents of a Retail Development Project Manager (M/F) to join our US Development & Marketing Team and contribute to the next chapter of Szane's journey in the United States. This position is based in Los Angeles and will require regular domestic travel.

As Retail Development Project Manager, your missions will be the following:

Project Management & Execution

• Lead end-to-end construction project management of delegated retail stores and pop-up projects; acting as the key liaison between internal and external teams that include architecture, design, legal, insurance, signage, staffing, merchandising, shipping, visual merchandising, and operational logistics.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed within the allotted timeframe and consistent with Szane brand quality standards and guidelines.

Design & Construction Coordination

• Ensure accurate, timely, and in-budget delivery of floor plans, finishes, fixtures, and materials, maintaining alignment with design intent and brand standards.
• Review all drawings, samples, and mockups with a critical eye for detail, flagging inconsistencies, anticipating potential issues, and leading resolutions to ensure an accurate delivery of desired floorplans and overall design.

On-Site Construction and Project Leadership

• Act as an on-the-ground lead throughout construction, installation, and opening phases, coordinating with offsite teams to ensure readiness for merchandise installation and grand openings.
• Oversee on-site logistics, issue resolution, and day-to-day coordination with AORs, expeditors, contractors, millworkers and all other relevant vendors required for project completion.
• Ensure opening timelines and operational details are aligned across teams to ensure a smooth handoff to Retail and Operations teams for typical retail management of the space.

Partnership & Vendor Management

• Source, engage, and manage market-specific relationships to support successful project delivery and long-term partnerships including AORs, contractors, permit expeditors, and local/regional fabrications such as millworkers and signage vendors.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal architecture and design teams and external consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain relationships with local/regional authorities and landlords to ensure seamless store openings and open communication in relation to permitting and business operation.
• Lead contract negotiations with all vendors required for retail projects in conjunction with Szane's internal Legal team.
• Maintain strong working relationships with landlords, contractors, facilities, and operational partners throughout the entire project lifecycle and ensure a smooth and coordinated handoff of contacts to internal Operations and Retail teams.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Lead communication on project progression with key internal teams including marketing, influence, retail, and events teams and assist in the planning of grand opening events and activities.
• Prepare and share clear reporting on timelines, budgets, key milestones, and decisions with internal stakeholders.
• Support legal and compliance processes related to permitting, contracts, insurance, and property requirements.