Project Manager - Store Development

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Pandora is seeking a Project Manager - Store Development in North Sydney to own end-to-end store development for new stores, relocations and refurbishments, ensuring openings are on time and within budget while upholding global design standards. You will manage all fit-out activities, act as the key conduit to General Contractors and vendors, contribute to the Network Plan and feed content into the Network Committee, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on store layout, furniture planning and demand forecasting. The ideal candidate has retail construction experience, a deep understanding of the local market and exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills; leasing experience is advantageous. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate multi-site delivery, budget discipline, vendor leadership and measurable outcomes, and show how you thrive in Pandora’s fast paced, collaborative culture, noting the hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two remote.

About Pandora

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora is the world’s largest jewelry maker with presence in more than 100 countries across the globe.

At Pandora, we give a voice to people’s loves.

Beloved for our inimitable charm bracelet, Pandora jewelry offers intricate design and craftsmanship, brought to life by the magic of the stories expressed and interpreted by its wearer.

WHY PANDORA ?

If you DREAM and DARE to grow as a leader as well as develop yourself and client groups on a daily basis, if you CARE and appreciate diverse work environments and you DREAM to work in a fast paced, innovative and disruptive organization, Pandora is the right place for you! 

You will enjoy leading a business in a collaborative work culture where you will empower others and seek opportunities to grow the market.

What you’ll do

This role will require you to execute high volume of store projects and drive performance with a defined market responsibility for store development, planning and execution occurs on time and to budget for all new stores, relocations and refurbishments. You will oversee all aspects of store fit out process, ensure the highest standards of design and renovation in store in line with corporate standards.

• Follow through store design and opening process from start to finish, local project execution and ensure design criteria is followed according to global guidelines
• Contribute to the Network Plan for market and feed key content into Network Committee on all current and future SDPE projects for review
• Contributes to IP development with key stakeholders
• Key conduit to and manager of General Contractor's activities
• Owns the store development activity, repairs and maintenance process and the indirect procurement activities for store development
• Leads all key project management activities in the Network space
• Work closely with other departments to ensure all projects are properly completed
• Planning of store design layout and furniture plan based on sales projection
• Monitor construction work progress to ensure concept stores are opened on time and within budget
• Review project management process efficiency
• Partner with other function team members to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Forecasting and demand planning of furniture stock
• Involve in the selection process for vendors and contractors to ensure projects are met with local requirements in a cost-effective manner

You have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in project management and construction in retail
• Deep understanding of local retail market
• Experience with leasing management is advantageous
• Experience with project management skills

What’s in it for you?

We are the largest Jewellery brand in the world and our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none including:

• Generous staff discount on all Pandora products
• A day off on your birthday
• Opportunities for development
• Health care package
• STIP Bonus
• Hybrid Working Arrangements: 3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely
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Pandora’s recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age.

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