Store Development, Planning & Execution, Specialist (SDPE)

Pandora; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid work (3 days in office / 2 days

from home

Job summary

Pandora in North Sydney, AU, is seeking a Specialist, Store Development, Projects & Engineering (SDPE) to lead store development, openings, relocations and refurbishments across Australia and New Zealand.

You will own multiple projects, manage budgets, timelines and stakeholder relationships, and ensure delivery to brand standards. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and exposure to a global retail network.

Qualifications

• Role requires 1-3 years' experience in store development, project management, or related fields.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Commercial awareness with budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating store development projects across Australia and New Zealand.
• Delivering new store openings, relocations, refurbishments and closures from planning through to completion.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, procurement and construction progress.
• Partnering with contractors, designers, suppliers and landlords to drive successful project outcomes.
• Coordinating furniture planning, procurement activities and project documentation.
• Supporting the repairs and maintenance programme across the ANZ network.
• Preparing project reporting, analysis and recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Ensuring all projects align with Pandora's global design standards and brand expectations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery processes, efficiency and execution.
• Building strong relationships across Leasing, Retail Operations, Finance, Marketing, Legal and Global teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction, Property, Project Management or related discipline

Job description

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Store Development, Planning & Execution, Specialist (SDPE)

City: North Sydney

Country/Region: AU

Application Deadline: 12/08/2026

At Pandora, we're creating exceptional retail experiences across one of the world's most recognised brands. As our network continues to grow and evolve across Australia and New Zealand, we're looking for an ambitious and proactive Specialist, Store Development, Projects & Engineering (SDPE) to help bring our retail vision to life.

This is a true project delivery role with end-to-end ownership. We're looking for someone who can confidently manage multiple projects, influence stakeholders, navigate challenges and drive outcomes. You'll be hands-on, solutions-focused and comfortable taking ownership from planning through to execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard.

Reporting to the Manager, SDPE, you'll play a critical role in delivering new store openings, refurbishments, relocations and store enhancement projects across ANZ. Working closely with landlords, contractors, designers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll help shape the future of Pandora's retail footprint while ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to our world-class brand standards.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional looking to take the next step in their career and make a tangible impact within a global business.

You'll have the autonomy to manage projects, build key stakeholder relationships and contribute to the ongoing growth and evolution of Pandora's retail network across Australia and New Zealand.

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy working at pace, solving problems, influencing stakeholders and seeing tangible results from the projects you deliver.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Managing and coordinating store development projects across Australia and New Zealand
• Delivering new store openings, relocations, refurbishments and closures from planning through to completion
• Managing project timelines, budgets, procurement and construction progress
• Partnering with contractors, designers, suppliers and landlords to drive successful project outcomes
• Coordinating furniture planning, procurement activities and project documentation
• Supporting the repairs and maintenance programme across the ANZ network
• Preparing project reporting, analysis and recommendations for key stakeholders
• Ensuring all projects align with Pandora's global design standards and brand expectations
• Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery processes, efficiency and execution
• Building strong relationships across Leasing, Retail Operations, Finance, Marketing, Legal and Global teams

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking a commercially minded project professional who is organised, proactive and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll enjoy taking ownership, building relationships and driving projects through to successful completion.

You'll bring:

• 1-3 years' experience in store development, project management, retail construction, fit-outs, property or a related field
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a track record of delivering outcomes
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and build relationships across all levels
• Exceptional planning, coordination and organisational capabilities
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of budgets, timelines and project outcomes
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic environment
• A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo
• Qualifications in Business, Construction, Property, Project Management or a related discipline
• Flexibility to travel across Australia and New Zealand when required

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised brand where no two days are the same. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of retail development projects while partnering with teams across Leasing, Retail Operations, Finance, Marketing, Legal and Global Store Design.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on Pandora's growth strategy across Australia and New Zealand, delivering projects that enhance both the customer experience and our retail network.

What's In It For You?

We are the world's largest jewellery brand and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

• Birthday leave and a birthday gift
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Exposure to major retail development projects across ANZ
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• The opportunity to work on high-profile projects that directly contribute to Pandora's growth

Why Pandora?

If you DREAM, DARE, CARE and DELIVER, Pandora could be the perfect place for you.

Join a global business where you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the growth and evolution of our retail network across Australia and New Zealand, helping bring the Pandora brand to life through exceptional store environments and customer experiences.

Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and fair for all candidates. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from bias and discrimination.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible.