Junior Project Manager

Date: Sep 21, 2025

Brand: EssilorLuxottica

Location:

North Sydney, AU

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.

Department: Store Design & Construction
Reports to: Store Construction Director

Role Overview

The Junior Project Manager will play a hybrid role, combining project planning, administration, and coordination with hands-on project management. The role is focused on supporting the delivery of store construction and refurbishment projects, while also managing reporting, scheduling, and vendor documentation.

This role is ideal for someone highly organised, detail-oriented, and keen to develop their career in project management within a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Administration

Prepare and issue project schedules, forecasts, and vendor reports (cladding, flooring, furniture, offshore joinery).

Track project milestones, timelines, and budgets across all brands using project management tools (e.g. Smartsheets, SAP, Lucy Star).

Generate purchase orders, process invoices, and maintain accurate P2P compliance and reporting.

Maintain and distribute high-level reporting to leadership on contracts, offshore joinery, furniture, and cost templates.

Draft and coordinate execution of contracts and manage documentation flow with procurement and legal.

Support global sourcing and procurement teams in managing vendor status and offshore production.

Ensure all records, cost allocations, and project files are kept accurate and up to date.

Project Management

Assist in managing minor fit-out and minor refurbishment projects from design through to delivery.

Liaise with landlords, shopfitters, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects run on schedule and within budget.

Conduct site visits (as required) to monitor progress and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and design standards.

Support project leads in identifying risks, raising variations, and resolving issues.

Manage smaller-scale or straightforward projects independently under the guidance of PMs.

Ensure contractors and suppliers deliver services as per contract requirements.

Key Stakeholders

Internal: Store Design & Construction, GBS Manila, Procurement, Finance, Leasing, Global Sourcing (China).

External: Vendors, contractors, shopfitters, consultants, landlords.

Skills & Experience

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

High proficiency with MS Office Suite, project scheduling tools, and SAP (preferred).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors.

To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your cover letter and resume today.

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.