Mecca
New Store Project Lead
| company: | Mecca |
| job title: | New Store Project Lead |
| location: | Richmond |
| work type: | Contract |
| level: | Senior |
Role Description
Working with internal stakeholders across the end-to-end new store opening process to ensure we are continually advancing our store presence. This fixed-term role will see you leading, coordinating and executing new store openings, store closures and temporary moves within the new store delivery team framework.
Travel is an integral part of this role and you will be required to perform your duties in field across Australia and New Zealand (as dictated by project locations and support requirements).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of the end-to-end new store opening process – including new stores, store flips, closures, and pop-ups – focusing on leadership, coordination, and execution. This includes managing critical paths, overseeing on-site setup, and handling post-opening support activities
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers to ensure new store openings are delivered on time, to standard and within budget
- Identify and address process inefficiencies affecting store setup, working with stakeholders to drive, develop and implement ongoing improvements
- Guide stakeholders through tactical risk mitigation and issue resolution to achieve the best possible project outcomes
- Partner with and coach key stakeholders, retail field leadership and store teams involved in implementing changes related to the store opening pipeline
- Maintain a centralized, up-to-date repository of all documents related to new store openings, including on-site materials, critical paths, Confluence guides, and engagement meetings
KEY SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to lead, influence, engage and inspire stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment
- Highly organised and able to continually navigate dynamic working environment with changing priorities
- Previous leadership or management experience
- Able to autonomously drive outcomes and manage workload while working remotely in other markets
- Demonstrated experience in retail leadership, project management and/or operations support required
- Ability to work autonomously, efficiently and with initiative
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Highly attentive to detail with a process driven mindset
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