About the role

The New Store Development Manager leads the planning, development, and operational readiness of new commercial spaces within existing or new properties. This role ensures that new spaces meet business, operational, and customer requirements while aligning with strategic goals. The manager coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective space openings.

What's in it for you

• FLEXIBILITY- The times of punishments for coming 5 minutes late are gone. We have flexible home office policy as well!
  
• CAREER AND PERSONAL GROWTH- Do you crave new and exciting challenges that could help you fall out of stereotypes? Our dynamic environment of a large multinational company fulfils your needs to explore the world of many opportunities and your own self. Career progression, personal and professional development - once you try it, you will not want to stop.
  
• COLLECTIVE- Working here does not revolve just around work. We love having fun and a good laugh. In Tesco you will not have just duties, but also friends. That is why many times a year we organize events on both company and team level.
  
• HEALTHY LIFESTYLE- It doesn't matter whether you like releasing endorphins while relaxing or working out. In the benefit scheme Cafeteria you can choose how to take care of yourself. Fruit in the workplace will support healthier eating, workshops and seminars will spice up your workdays.
  
• AND THOSE USUAL BITS AND PIECES- You can look forward to a laptop, cell phone for personal use, 15% discount on shopping at Tesco, yearly bonus, health insurance, company car and much more….

You will be responsible for

• Leading the end-to-end process of new space development from concept to handover.
• Coordinating with design, construction, and operations teams to align on space requirements.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards for new space openings.
• Collaborating with leasing and commercial teams to integrate tenant needs into planning.
• Overseeing fit-out and technical readiness of new spaces.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring compliance with safety, legal, and operational standards.
• Engaging with external contractors, consultants, and authorities as needed.
• Preparing and presenting progress reports to senior stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement in space delivery processes.
• Aligning new space development with sustainability and accessibility goals.
• Managing documentation and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitating smooth handover to operations and facility management teams.
• Tracking post-opening performance and identifying areas for optimization.
• Supporting strategic planning for future space development initiatives.

You will need

• Higher education
• Min. 3-5 years of relevant working experience
• Upper-intermediate level of English language knowledge
• MS Office
• Proven experience in managing complex property or construction projects involving multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of construction, fit-out, and property operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
• Budgeting and cost control
  

About us
Tesco operates in Hungary since 1995 and its head office is located in Budaörs. The company has built the country's biggest retail chain by running more than 200 stores all over Hungary.
More than 800 colleagues work together in our head office in Budaörs. We cooperate in 3 countries structure with the Czech and Slovakian teams on a daily basis to offer the best to our customers.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about different flexible working options. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. You will spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely.

Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require.

Does it sound interesting to you?
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