Project Manager

Officeworks; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across brands

Flexible public holidays policy

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Officeworks is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end development and construction delivery of retail projects across the network. You will oversee store concepts, refurbishments and strategic transformations from planning and business case through to on-site delivery and handover.

Reporting to the Property Design & Delivery Manager, you will manage consultants, builders and contractors, drive safety, cost and schedule performance, and influence how future Officeworks stores

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in retail development or construction environments.
• Experience delivering store fit-outs, refurbishments or retail construction projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, CAPEX and commercial outcomes.
• Proven ability to take projects from concept through implementation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A passion for delivering innovative retail environments and great customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of retail development, refurbishment and construction projects across the Officeworks network.
• Partner with stakeholders across Property, Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain and external delivery partners to deliver strategic business initiatives.
• Develop business cases, project budgets, CAPEX forecasts and governance documentation to support investment decisions.
• Manage project performance across safety, scope, programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Oversee onsite construction activities, contractor performance, site safety and project delivery in both live trading and non-trading environments.
• Lead project meetings, resolve delivery challenges and ensure successful outcomes through to handover and project close-out.
• Contribute to the development of future store concepts, delivery frameworks and rollout strategies that support the ongoing evolution of the Officeworks network.

Skills

Project management

Store fit-outs

Budget forecasting

Concept to delivery

Stakeholder management

Retail innovation

Job description

At Officeworks, we bring big ideas at low prices to life for our customers, team, communities, and stakeholders. Founded in 1994 in Richmond Victoria, with more than 170 stores nationwide, a digital platform offering over 40,000 products, a national call centre and a dedicated business solutions team supporting micro, small and medium-sized businesses start, run and grow , we help Australians work, learn, create and connect, wherever and however they choose to shop. From technology, office supplies and furniture to education, art materials and essential services like Print & Create and on-site or remote tech support through Geeks2U, we deliver easy, engaging and customer experiences every day. Our success is powered by more than 9,000 passionate team members. We are deeply committed to their safety, wellbeing, and career growth, while operating responsibly, giving back to the communities we serve through strong national and local partnerships, community fundraising, and a clear commitment to reducing our environmental impact and sourcing sustainably for the future.

About the role

Reporting to the Property Design & Delivery Manager, you'll lead the end-to-end development and construction delivery of retail projects across the Officeworks network. From future store concepts and major refurbishments through to strategic transformation initiatives, you'll oversee projects from initial planning and business case development through to onsite construction, handover and operational readiness.

Acting as the client-side project lead, you'll manage consultants, builders and contractors, driving project performance across safety, programme, quality, cost and stakeholder outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence how future Officeworks stores are designed, constructed and delivered across Australia

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of retail development, refurbishment and construction projects across the Officeworks network.
• Partner with stakeholders across Property, Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain and external delivery partners to deliver strategic business initiatives.
• Develop business cases, project budgets, CAPEX forecasts and governance documentation to support investment decisions.
• Manage project performance across safety, scope, programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Oversee onsite construction activities, contractor performance, site safety and project delivery in both live trading and non-trading environments.
• Lead project meetings, resolve delivery challenges and ensure successful outcomes through to handover and project close-out.
• Contribute to the development of future store concepts, delivery frameworks and rollout strategies that support the ongoing evolution of the Officeworks network.

About you

You’ll bring

• 5+ years' project management experience within retail development or construction environments
• Strong experience delivering store fit-outs, refurbishments or retail construction projects
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, CAPEX and commercial outcomes
• Proven ability to deliver projects from concept through implementation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A passion for delivering innovative retail environments and great customer experiences

Highly regarded

• Architectural, design or construction background
• Knowledge of NCC/BCA and WHS requirements
• Experience within large-format, department store or multi-site retail environments

Why Join Us?

• Shape the next generation of Officeworks stores.
• Partner with diverse teams to deliver meaningful business outcomes
• Join a collaborative, values-led culture that supports growth, flexibility and continuous improvement
• 18-month contract with immediate impact

Our culture

If you're searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let's make bigger things happen - for all of us! We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We're all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs.
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.