Job Description

Senior Manager - Store Setup & Equipment 

Workplace: Pattanakarn

Key Responsibilities

Store Setup & Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end store setup projects including new store openings, renovations, relocations, and expansions
• Manage store fit-out activities to ensure layouts, fixtures, equipment, and installations align with approved standards and operational requirements
• Conduct site visits, readiness assessments, inspections, and final punch list reviews prior to store opening
• Ensure smooth project execution and successful handover to operations teams

Equipment Management

• Oversee planning, specification, procurement coordination, and deployment of store equipment and operational assets
• Ensure all equipment meets operational, safety, quality, and cost requirements
• Maintain consistency of equipment standards across all store formats

Budget, Cost & Schedule Control

• Develop and manage CAPEX budgets for store setup, fit-out, and equipment projects
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to maintain project performance

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure all store setup activities comply with company standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize store setup processes, equipment standards, and operational efficiency

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Construction, Design, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Property teams to align project timelines and store readiness
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and external partners throughout project execution
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and key milestones to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in store development, store setup, equipment management, or related functions
• At least 3 years in a managerial or senior leadership role
• Strong knowledge of store fit-out, building systems, and M&E systems
• Proven experience managing multi-site projects, contractors, vendors, and capital expenditure budgets
• Professional Engineer license or Construction Management certification is an advantage
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, commercial contracts, and construction agreements
• Strong project management capabilities across multiple project types and locations
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of construction industry standards, terminology, codes, and design disciplines
• Familiarity with SLM (Store Lifecycle Management) or equivalent project management systems is preferred