Head of Retail Assets & Store Planning

Job title: Head of Retail Assets & Store Planning

Location: Dubai

About the role

The Head of Retail Assets & Store Planning leads global Retail Asset strategy, Store planning and Markets deployment across all markets. This role ensures efficient Brands guidelines evolution and go to Market project execution. He/she leads a team of projects Manager & Designers designated to Markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Management & Planning

• Ensure constant evaluation of Brands guidelines & ensure design/concept evolution
• Work hand’n’hand with commercials, finance and management to build Store Planning strategy
• Develop and manage an annual asset deployment roadmap in coordination with regional teams
• Ensure asset standards, specifications, and quality guidelines are upheld across all markets

Execution Oversight

• Oversee regional Retail Project Managers responsible for MEA, Asia, US, and EU retail projects
• Drive execution of new openings and refurbishments in coordination with VM and Architecture teams
• Establish project management standards and timelines to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Process & Tools

• Implement tools to track asset condition, deployment status, and logistics
• Develop SOPs for asset handling, installation, and maintenance
• Ensure sustainability best practices in asset reuse and recycling

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a central point between Retail Design, VM, Architecture, and local markets
• Manage third-party partners, vendors, and installation agencies globally
• Provide regular reporting to leadership on project pipeline, costs, and performance KPIs

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead and mentor a multicultural, geographically dispersed team
• Set clear objectives, track performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure strong collaboration and information flow within the team and across departments

Role - Specific Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills; ability to manage a global team
• Proficient in project management tools

Desired Background and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in Retail Project Management, Architecture, or Visual Merchandising with strong execution background
• Experience in Architecture HQ team is a must
• Proven experience in managing retail assets across international markets