Project Manager, Store Expansion

Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Project Manager, Store Expansion to join our team in New York, New York, reporting directly to VP, Retail Strategy & International Development. This position will support the end-to-end planning and execution of new store development, renovations, and expansion initiatives that bring Aimé Leon Dore’s brand world to life in physical spaces. This position collaborates cross-functionally across Design, Construction, Retail, Hospitality, Finance, and Brand to ensure each project reflects ALD’s commitment to craftsmanship, authenticity, and elevated guest experience.

Success in this role requires a high level of organization, follow-through, and accountability, paired with a deep appreciation for quality, detail, and intentionality. The ideal candidate thrives in a founder-led environment, can manage multiple workstreams with pace and discipline, and approaches problem-solving with both practicality and respect for the brand’s creative vision.

Duties & Responsibilities 

Project Planning & Execution

• Support the lifecycle of store expansion projects — from concept development and feasibility through construction, opening, and post-launch stabilization.
• Develop project trackers, critical paths, and milestone calendars that keep workstreams aligned and moving with urgency.
• Coordinate approvals, design handoffs, landlord deliverables, permitting timelines, and vendor schedules to maintain momentum.
• Identify risks and interdependencies early, escalating thoughtfully and partnering on solutions with leadership.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with Design to protect creative intent while supporting buildability, timelines, and operational needs.
• Partner with Retail & Hospitality leadership to ensure openings are operationally ready and fully aligned to ALD’s in-store experience standards.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, HR, and Finance to ensure project readiness, staffing milestones, and budget visibility.
• Prepare project updates, status recaps, and executive summaries for leadership review.

Budget & Vendor Coordination

• Support cost-tracking, invoice routing, change-order logs, and budget updates in partnership with Finance.
• Maintain organized documentation across contracts, permits, insurance, schedules, and close-out packages.
• Assist with vendor onboarding and coordination, ensuring partners reflect ALD’s quality expectations and working style.

Brand Standards, Craftsmanship & Opening Readiness

• Help ensure physical environments are delivered with precision, material integrity, and alignment to the brand’s aesthetic language.
• Support punch-list creation, quality audits, and post-open issue tracking.
• Contribute to opening readiness plans, staffing timelines, and turnover to retail leadership.

Qualifications 

• 3–5+ years of experience in project management within retail expansion, construction, or real estate development; experience in premium, design-driven, or hospitality environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of build-out workflows, permitting, scheduling, and milestone-based project delivery.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects across markets simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing leadership-level updates.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, etc.).
• Comfortable operating in a founder-led environment with evolving priorities and creative input.
• High level of ownership, discretion, and professionalism.
  
  

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000