Project Lead

Accent Group Limited is the leading & biggest digitally integrated retail and distribution business in the Apparel and Footwear performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand. With over 800+ stores, 34 brands and over 30+ online platforms. Our brands include; Glue, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, & Nude Lucy

Why work at Accent Group?
- Generous Team Member Discounts off Accent Group brands
- Discounted Gym Membership & Healthcare
- Access to our to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave and many more

Reporting to the Group General Manager of Merchandise Planning the Project Manager is accountable for leading the implementation and adoption of a new Merchandise Planning system and the processes that underpin it. As our Project Manager you will be responsible for planning and overseeing the Merchandise Project from vision through to completion. Managing people and processes to deliver on time and within budget
The project encompasses multiple modules that will be implemented in sequence including:

- Allocation and Replenishment
- Merchandise Financial Planning
- Assortment Planning
- Item Planning

Your main responsibilities will include Project Management & Change Management and guiding the Merchandise Planning solution through:

- Translating requirements between the business and the solution architect
- Managing project team & workload capacities
- Leading project planning sessions
- Managing project plan to schedule key milestones
- Managing to budget and tracking costs
- Coordinating internal resources
- Managing project progress and adjusting tasks as required
- Ensuring project meets deadlines
- Managing relationships with key stakeholders - internal and external
- Overseeing all project documentation
- Communicating identified risk and mitigation plan
- Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for Senior Leadership / Steering Group
- Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary
- Developing change management plans for project
- Evaluating the impact of planned organisational change
- Identifying risks and developing risk mitigation tactics
- Identifying and managing anticipated resistance to change
- Development of communications both progress and as relevant to change initiatives
- Providing coaching and training to team members at all levels

To be successful you will ideally have the following attributes and skills:

- Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of Merchandise Planning fundamentals
- Demonstrated experience in Project Management
- Analytical mindset and critical thinking
- Good problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships
- Depth of experience managing multiple stakeholders to deliver outcomes
- A team player with a collaborative approach
- Experience with conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Good understanding of change management principles, techniques & tools
- Effective facilitation and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Proven ability to work under pressure and within timelines
- Detail orientated and organised with exceptional time management
- A strategic thinker with strong commercial and business acumen
- Affiliation with Accent Group Core values and "Make It Happen" attitude.

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.