Assistant Vice President – Project - Kuala Lumpur - Valiram Group (Luxury Ventures Pte Ltd)1 week ago
DescriptionValiram is a global retail industry with 520+ locations in 10 countries. By 2027, we will have more than doubled our size to 1200, with an expected 5,500+ employees under Valiram Group.
About the Role
The Assistant Vice President of Project and Design leads project planning, design, and execution from conception to completion. They collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and vendors to ensure timely delivery, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and excellence.
Key Responsibility Areas:
Project Management:
Establish project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with estimate and purchase to set up projects for cost savings and optimal contractor selection.
Formulate contract terms with contractors.
Ensure policy implementation and compliance on projects.
Attend meetings with contractors and project members.
Plan and schedule project timelines.
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Manage project budget and resource allocation.
Presentation of reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
Project evaluation and assessment of results.
Maintenance:
Supervise maintenance issues that require attention and cannot be handled by operational staff.
Project Accounting:
Manage project resource allocation.
Consolidate expenses incurred during each project.
Address and resolve all billing issues.
Effective Communication Throughout The Team:
Communicate relevant retail project information to superiors and team.
Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, vendors, contractors, and principals to ensure successful project completion.
Supervise The Internal Operations:
Monitor and report progress, problems, and solutions.
Lend expertise to internal teams and task forces.
Enforce standard policies and procedures.
Technical Understanding:
Provide creative direction and guidance to the design team, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and objectives. Review design proposals, drawings, and specifications for regulatory compliance and industry standards.
Understand technical implications and guide internal decisions for the best solution.
Influence and lead effectively.
Improve staff morale leading to a positive and dynamic work environment.
Foster a collaborative high-performance work environment within the project and design team. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to promote continuous learning and growth.
Other Duties:
Perform other related functions as instructed or delegated by immediate supervisor or management.
Staff to conduct themselves in a proper and professional manner in compliance with the Code of Business Conduct.
Key Requirements:
Minimum degree in Interior Architecture, Architecture, Interior Design, or relevant discipline.
At least 15 years of experience in retail fit-out.
Retail fit-out experience in SEA & ANZAC required.
Proven leadership to lead a small team in SEA & ANZAC.
Track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to completion.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Able to build and maintain good rapport with staff, government bodies, and vendors.
Good interpersonal skills.
Pleasant personality.
Proficient in Computer skills and Microsoft Office applications like Excel and Project.
Able to adhere to tight deadlines and work under pressure.
Sound financial awareness and business acumen.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of other languages is an added advantage.
Salary:Estimated salary $180,000 - $250,000 per annum based on title, job description, and location.#J-18808-Ljbffr