Purpose of Role The Store Planning Project Manager has the primary responsibility to support Aesop store development in Aesop China, through the project management of new store openings as well as refurbishment. They execute Aesop’s store development plan through mainland China cross-functional collaboration with Aesop China Property and retail teams internally, also work closely with external architects, shopfitters, building consultants, contractors. Primary Accountabilities 1. Design： -Preparation of architectural briefs, specific to projects  -Take a collaborative approach to design, through engaging in conversations around stakeholder comment.  -Embed self within the global design world, by remaining informed on captivating contemporary and historical design precedents and imparting this knowledge to the wider team.  2.Project Management ： -Project manage creative solutions for street and shopping mall retail stores and also department stores in the Mainland China -Project manage creative solutions for specialized projects including office spaces, temporary stores and projects in collaboration with other departments.  -Demonstrate exceptional multi-tasking skills, in order to bring multiple creative solutions to fruition and within expected timeframes.  -Manage the expectations of key stakeholders for each project – including design and commercial expectations.  -Lead project management of stores and special projects that are assigned to an external or Internal Architect.  -Survey prospective locations, providing architectural and construction feedback to Aesop HO and Regional North Asia and also external Architects when needed.  -Provide Aesop feedback to external Architects through written and visual communication  -Monitor budgets and construction schedules reporting back to manager. -Drafting, review and approving of design & construction contracts.  -Organize permitting, engineering and all other external services required for building and occupancy permits.  -Conduct internal post-mortem on projects outlining successes and areas of development with regards to all aspects of the project – sharing this with the wider team.  -Liaise with all external consultants and contractors involved on a project – e.g.  Lighting consultants, engineers, building surveyors, etc.  Procure Aesop supplied fixtures and fittings relative to each project  3.Construction Management： -Attend site handover meetings, to ensure that conditions are as per signed Aesop lease agreement. -Tender out assigned projects to builders and negotiate through the pricing process.  -Review shop drawings and ensure these are as per documentation approved by Aesop. -Responding to RFIs from contractors. -Conduct factory and local site visits to monitor ongoing quality and report progress back to manager. -Accept completed store from external construction team and complete detailed build defects list.  -Lead rectification process of all build defects, ensuring these are completed in a timely manner.   4.Store Refurbishment & Minor Works： -Design and document thoughtful and practical small-scope solutions in response to retail and maintenance needs.  5.Reporting & Communication： -Monitor total CAPEX spend for projects with weekly reporting back to manager. -Monitor timings of projects, ensuring these are running to schedule – reporting back to manager. -Communicating project progress and outcomes to wider Aesop China business.  -Manage internal stakeholder expectations with regards to assigned projects.  -Maintain interest and knowledge in the skin care, product and retail industries   Suitability Considerations -People who thrive in this role: -Strong sense of brand aesthetics -Able to build alliance with different stakeholders for project management -Able to manage internal stakeholder’s expectations and shows progress -Drive for excellence and strong capacity to take ownership/ work under tight deadline and pressure -Build partnership and long-lasting relationship with general contractors to develop Aesop’s network of contractor. Key Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required -Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or the equivalent experience with a focus on project management, execution, and construction. -Minimum 7 years progressive experience architectural project management. -Excellent skills in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign. -Experience in managing multiple stakeholders. -Strong attention to details and design aesthetic. -Hands-on, practical problem solving and process improvement skills and ability to complete tasks within set timeframes. -Ability to show initiative and proactively present and escalate ideas, suggestions, and problems to ensure outstanding results. -Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills, in both Chinese and English.