Retail Construction Project Manager

Overview Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 90,000 colleagues and over 4,500 stores across several retail fascias in over 30 markets around the world. JD Italy counts around 90 stores with over 2,500 employees. Role Overview Managing New Stores, Refurbishment and Acquisition Projects to strict deadlines to aid the European Expansion Programme. The role focuses on new store openings, extensions and re fits primarily in Italy. The role may extend into other regions as required. This role supports our existing European remit to act as a centre of excellence to drive store standards to a market leading level. Key Duties / Responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Southern Europe Projects Manager you will manage the end-to-end project cycle of new stores, re-fits and extensions to highest standards. This includes managing and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects to plan. Working alongside our Internal Team of Quantity Surveys you will be required to develop, monitor and control the budget for each project keeping the Team updated at all times. Ensure best practice and health and safety is adhered to at all times. Lead and support the wider Project Team delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation, and presentations where appropriate. Strive for excellence in all JD processes within the Projects team, continually reviewing and developing improvements. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans as required. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors encouraging them to take positive action and assume accountability for their assigned work. Skills / Experience / Knowledge needed Construction / Retail Fit Out experience: knowledge and experience of the European construction and shop fit industry including Building Control requirements and Italian legislation processes enabling successful management of retail projects up to €5m. Strong Project Management experience with a leading International Retailer with a track record in Retail Role Out programmes, especially in Italian & Southern European markets. Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects across a number of group fascias, keeping them on budget and delivering on time with a focus on cost management and value engineering. Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and departments through face-to-face, oral and presentations. Numerate with strong attention to detail. Qualifications Degree in Engineering or Architecture. Italian native speaker and fluent in English; other European languages advantageous. Geographically mobile to support expanding store network in Europe. Self-motivated with leadership qualities; able to lead a small projects team by example. Technically competent with knowledge of various software programmes. Ability to conform to shifting priorities and timelines with analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Flexibility during times of change; extensive travel and periods away from home as required. Full European Driving Licence and Full European Passport for cross-border travel. How to apply Interested? If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now. Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a first-stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you for your time. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Fiumicino, Lazio, IT

Posted Date: 9/15/2025