Retail Store Project Lead — Hybrid, Open & Launch Ready

The Warehouse Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across brands

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Warehouse Group is looking for a Store Project Lead to drive the delivery of new stores, relocations and major refurbishments across New Zealand. You will lead projects from planning through handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and staying within budget.

You will collaborate with Property, Design, Merchandise, Operations and external partners to create stores that are ready to succeed from day one. Regular NZ travel and some overnight stays are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction, capital works, fit-out or development projects from start to finish.
• Strong project planning, scheduling and programme management capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants and external partners.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and compliance requirements.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of store developments, relocations and major refurbishments.
• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets and financial performance.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and suppliers for quality delivery.
• Build partnerships across multiple business functions and stakeholders.
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues and project changes.
• Oversee construction fit-out activities and health & safety compliance.
• Lead store handovers and ensure operational readiness for openings.

Skills

Store project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Contractor management

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Construction/Development experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Warehouse Group is looking for a Store Project Lead to drive the delivery of new stores, relocations and major refurbishments across New Zealand. You will lead projects from planning through handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and staying within budget.

You will collaborate with Property, Design, Merchandise, Operations and external partners to create stores that are ready to succeed from day one. Regular NZ travel and some overnight stays are expected.