Retail Expansion Project Lead — Hybrid

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work model

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead expansion for a growing retail chain in Queenstown. This hybrid role blends on-site supervision of new store openings and refurbishments with remote project administration.

You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle—from site selection and lease negotiations to fit-out delivery and grand openings—coordinating design, construction, merchandising and operations to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in retail or commercial property development.
• Experience opening or renovating stores.
• Proficiency with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Open new retail stores and refurbish existing ones end-to-end.
• Develop project plans with timelines, budgets, resources, and risk assessments.
• Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, and contract management with vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate with design, construction, merchandising, and operations teams.
• Ensure projects are on time, within budget, and aligned with brand standards.
• Manage stakeholder communications and provide progress updates.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and address on-site issues.
• Facilitate transition from completion to store readiness.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Retail industry knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Project Management

5+ years project management experience

Store openings or renovations experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead expansion for a growing retail chain in Queenstown. This hybrid role blends on-site supervision of new store openings and refurbishments with remote project administration.

You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle—from site selection and lease negotiations to fit-out delivery and grand openings—coordinating design, construction, merchandising and operations to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to brand standards.