Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – Furniture Showroom Setup & Operations Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Employment Type: Full-time / On-site About the Role: Our client, a luxury furniture manufacturing firm, is seeking to hire an experienced, proactive, and highly organized Project Manager to support the Showroom Manager in the day-to-day operations of their flagship furniture showroom in Dubai. This is a critical, hands-on role. The ideal candidate will bring strong industry knowledge, deep local market experience, and exceptional organizational and communication skills to ensure seamless showroom performance from pre-opening through to daily operations. Key Responsibilities: Showroom Operations & Strategy • Serve as the primary point of contact and support facilitator to the internal team in the Manager's absence. • Act as a key decision-making advisor to the Showroom Manager. • Continuously identify and implement ways to improve operational efficiency. • Ensure quality service standards are implemented and maintained. Project & Technical Coordination • Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish. • Provide technical coordination and collaborate closely with the production team on project development. • Conduct preliminary site visits, draft reports, and manage the snagging process. • Coordinate with local and international internal and external stakeholders. Inventory & Vendor Management • Assist in sourcing, selecting, and tracking furniture and accessory inventory. • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers. Client Management • Liaise with clients, providing professional and knowledgeable support during the pre-sale, during-sale, and post-sale phases. Qualifications & Requirements: • Education: Degree in Technical Design or a related field (Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of formal education). • Experience: 2–4+ years in a similar client-facing role, preferably within the furniture, interior contracting, or high-end retail sectors. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of design and estimation software is a strong plus. Key Skills & Competencies: • Proven ability to manage projects, timelines, and budgets with meticulous attention to detail. • Confident, professional client-facing communication skills (written and verbal). • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities; able to work independently and take initiative. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve conflicts under pressure. • A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction and process improvement. • Awareness of industry quality standards. • Well-groomed, professional, and a strong team player.

Education: Degree in Technical Design or a related field (Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of formal education). Experience: 2–4+ years in a similar client-facing role, preferably within the furniture, interior contracting, or high-end retail sectors. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of design and estimation software is a strong plus.

Showroom Operations & Strategy: Serve as the primary point of contact and support facilitator to the internal team in the Manager's absence; Act as a key decision-making advisor to the Showroom Manager; Continuously identify and implement ways to improve operational efficiency; Ensure quality service standards are implemented and maintained. Project & Technical Coordination: Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish; Provide technical coordination and collaborate closely with the production team on project development; Conduct preliminary site visits, draft reports, and manage the snagging process; Coordinate with local and international internal and external stakeholders. Inventory & Vendor Management: Assist in sourcing, selecting, and tracking furniture and accessory inventory; Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers. Client Management: Liaise with clients, providing professional and knowledgeable support during the pre-sale, during-sale, and post-sale phases.