Project Manager

Overview

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Brighter Futures Start Here. We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe. With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.

Due to internal promotion, we have two brilliant opportunities for experienced Project Managers to drive the fit-out of the new and existing Kmart Group store projects. The role reports into the Head of Store Development and will see you working closely with all key internal and external stakeholders to ensure stores open on time, on budget and to our high standards. This is a great opportunity to launch your career with Kmart Group.

What You'll Be Doing

• Project Managing the fit-out of new Kmart & Target store projects to approved Program, budget and Scope of Work whilst minimising any impact on the store operations or customer experience
• Ensuring detailed Staging Plans are completed, agreed to with Stores, and appropriate tracking measures and milestones are established
• Ensuring best practice processes and procedures are followed for successful, timely and high-quality delivery and stakeholder engagement
• Proactively managing risks, issues, and budgets, with appropriate stakeholder involvement as required
• Providing clear and regular progress updates by maintaining effective communication with the retail stores and the development Team
• Completing the handover of each store from contractors to ensure compliance with the agreed scope of works as well as ensuring maintenance managers follow the completion of all works.

To be successful in this role you'll haveEducation/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction Management or Architecture or equivalent
• Qualifications in Project Management desirable
• Strong knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Acts, Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards applicable to the construction and fit-out of retail stores

Work Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the client-side Project Management of the construction and fit-out of retail stores, preferably to DDS or Department Store level
• High level and detailed organisational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to effect and manage diverse and multi-disciplinary project teams
• Strong exposure to and understanding of retail business environment and pace
• Demonstrated knowledge of local government approvals process including Development / Planning approvals and Building / Construction approvals
• Ability to co-ordinate, facilitate and manage project teams including but not limited to building contractors, trade sub-contractors, suppliers, consultants, lessor representatives, other external and internal stakeholders

Benefits we'll offer you

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work; eligible team members can participate in a bonus program
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of prizes
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates. If you would like to discuss workplace adjustments, please email kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now

Seniorit y level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Manufacturing, and Retail

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

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