Project Management Officer – Retail Store Openings

About the role

We are looking for a Project Management Officer to coordinate and support new store openings across Australia and New Zealand for LagardèreAWPL. Based in Sydney, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet operational standards while collaborating with global teams in Paris.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate successful new store openings across Australia and New Zealand.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and budgets to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks, supporting mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including operations, commercial, suppliers and airport stakeholders.
• Liaise regularly with Global Head Office teams in Paris.
• Provide back‑office support such as supplier onboarding, contract administration and data management.
• Manage procurement, local buying and logistics.
• Support process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Proven experience coordinating or supporting store openings in airport or similarly complex environments.
• Confidence working with cross‑functional teams (architects, merchandising, finance, IT, logistics, operations, HR).
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with experience in budget tracking, CAPEX monitoring and cost optimisation.
• Ability to contribute to improving processes, procedures or playbooks for consistent project execution.
• Willingness to travel to stores across Australia and New Zealand as required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working – one day a week remote.