Project Manager - Business Initiatives

In it’s 185^th year, David Jones is currently in the midst of a dynamic organisational wide transformation as it transitions back into Australian ownership. With a focus on delivering our Vision2025+ strategy, along with our evolution to a Thriving culture, the Project Manager will manage the design and construction of business and external vendor initiatives to achieve the company strategy. You will work closely with our merchandise, construction, visual merchandise and our store operations teams to manage an annual program of business and vendor initiatives across the existing store network. This role will suit an organised and curious Project professional looking to make a real impact with an iconic Australian Retailer.

Please note this is a Full Time Limited Tenure position until March 2024. 

What does this role involve?

• Managing the annual programme of business and vendor initiatives across the existing store network
• Work closely with the Store Operations teams to ensure store disruption is minimised if not eliminated
• Manage project budgets and provide accurate design construction cost estimates
• Maintain weekly project development
• Tender and award building contracts managing the construction phase
• Maintain and grow key relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Who are we looking for?

• Demonstrated experience in tenancy coordination, project management or a similar role
• Strong initiative and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability manage complex, time-dependent deliverables and work within a fast-paced environment whilst balancing competing interests
• Strong contract negotiation skills
• Ability to work alongside a range of key stakeholders in order to achieve business outcomes
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to read and understand plans and technical data

Why work for us?

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose. We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions. We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.