Global Project Manager

Our client is an exciting quality global restaurant group based in London. They operate both company-owned and franchised hospitality venues around the world. This is a new role to support their international growth plan by leading openings projects globally.

Responsibilities

Lead the simultaneous planning, development, and delivery of numerous projects internationally; Manage critical paths and project development cycles using Prince-2 or similar practices; Interface with colleagues and resources across the senior leadership team, operations, HR, design and conceptualisation, local licensing and permissions, market and finance, procurement, and construction; Work with multiple user groups and internal departments to establish project objectives and develop project scope/definition documents; Coordinate strategic partnerships locally; Review and coordinate opening project budgets and schedules; Report regularly to the business on the status of all active projects; Allocate and prioritise resources as appropriate and when needed; Establish excellent communication lines; Identify process challenges and agree on improvements with the leadership team; Be a positive brand representative at all times

Requirements

Degree educated; Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading international hospitality openings projects; Minimum 5 years’ experience at GM level within a quality hospitality setting; F&B project development and leadership experience is essential; An understanding of and some international experience in property management, licensing and permissions, and construction projects; Collaborative, pro-active and the ability to work at pace; Excellent communication skills; Great attention to detail; A robust sense of humour; Ability to work independently; Ability to soak up the pressure and be what’s needed; Must have the ability to travel internationally and work effectively whilst on the road

Nice to have

Prince 2 qualifications are desirable; Experience in managing franchise partnerships is desirable