Projects Lead

Lenskart is on one of the most ambitious retail expansion journeys in the world, scaling across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. As Global Projects Lead, you will be the architect of Lenskart's physical retail future, defining how stores are designed, built, and experienced across every market. Reporting to the Global Head of Projects, you will operate at the intersection of design, engineering, technology, and commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

Set the AI-powered global design standard for Lenskart stores; Build the intelligent project governance engine, leading end-to-end store design and delivery; Own the global expansion roadmap across multiple countries; Build a world-class, tech-enabled vendor ecosystem; Lead commercial excellence and value engineering, owning all project commercials; Drive execution excellence at global scale with quality standards and audit frameworks; Lead, mentor, and inspire regional project teams

Requirements

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in global retail or consumer brand projects, with a proven track record of leading multi-country expansion programmes for design-led, premium brands; Strong expertise in design execution, BOQs, contracting, vendor governance, and engineering oversight; Demonstrated experience managing large retail portfolios across multiple geographies, with the ability to balance local nuance with global consistency; Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering

Nice to have

Advanced qualifications in Project Management or Business; Genuine appetite for using data and technology to make project delivery smarter and faster; Technology-forward mindset with AI-assisted, data-driven, and real-time approaches