Project Manager (Wellness & F&B New Launches)

IBMC is assisting a high-growth international Lifestyle, Wellness & F&B Brand Group headquartered in Singapore to find a dynamic Project Manager. With a highly successful track record across Southeast Asia, our client develops and scales distinctive, trend-driven brands spanning premium F&B, beauty, wellness, art, and retail. As they aggressively launch new business ventures in Indonesia, they are seeking a strategic launch specialist to lead their expansion roadmap.

We are looking for a forward-thinking, highly organized Project Manager – Wellness & F&B to spearhead the end-to-end execution of new business ventures in Indonesia. This unique role combines project management, fit-out operations, brand development, and regulatory coordination. You will be the central anchor responsible for transforming creative business concepts into fully operational, legally compliant, and successful outlet openings.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Launch Execution: Lead the complete deployment lifecycle of new wellness and F&B concepts, managing everything from interior renovations and fit-outs to branding and market entry.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between international senior management, internal departments, contractors, interior designers, and external vendors.
• Concept & Positioning Support: Conduct rigorous market research and competitor analysis to provide strategic recommendations on concept positioning, brand identity, and pre-launch marketing.
• Permits & Licensing: Coordinate and navigate local regulatory compliance, securing all necessary business permits and licenses with relevant Indonesian authorities.
• Timeline & Risk Management: Meticulously monitor project budgets, construction timelines, and potential risks to ensure seamless delivery with zero opening delays.
• Operational Readiness: Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute pre-opening marketing promotions, brand activations, and ensure the operations team is 100% ready for day-one launch.
• Documentation Architecture: Maintain precise and accurate project records, including vendor contracts, legal permits, blueprints, and renovation schedules.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2–5 years of experience in project coordination or project management, with a strong preference for backgrounds in hospitality, wellness, retail, or F&B.
• Track Record: Proven experience in successfully managing new outlet openings (New Store Openings/NSO), commercial renovations, or concept development projects.
• Regulatory Understanding: Strong familiarity with Indonesian business licensing, zoning, and permit processes is highly preferred.
• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is mandatory for regional stakeholder management. Mandarin or Korean skills are an advantage.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Marketing, or Hospitality Management.
• Mindset: A proactive, solution-oriented "builder" mindset with the ability to handle multiple vendor relationships simultaneously under pressure.

Benefits

• Incentives: Performance-based monthly incentives and an annual performance bonus.
• Allowances & Leave: THR (Religious Holiday Allowance) and competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Health & Security: Comprehensive medical benefits, BPJS Kesehatan, and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.
• Global Growth: Guaranteed career development within a leading regional hospitality group, including overseas training opportunities.
• On-Site Perks: Daily staff meals and exclusive employee discounts across all portfolio lifestyle brands.