Project Manager

Changing clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world.

UNIQLO stems from the words 'unique' and 'clothing' – simple and clever, just like our clothes. Our philosophy is based on the premise of Life Wear: apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Life Wear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people's lives.

As the leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has more than 2,500 stores in 26 markets around the world.

Australia stands as a key market for UNIQLO in establishing its brand in the Asia and Oceania region and remains focused on continuing its growth. UNIQLO opened the first store, in Emporium, Melbourne, in April 2014, and as of today has expanded to 40 stores across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, and Australian Capital Territory.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager will develop an in-depth understanding of the UNIQLO global brand and take full ownership of the end-to-end delivery of UNIQLO stores across Australia — ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to brand standards.

This role reports directly to the Store Design & Construction Manager and works closely with the Global Store Development team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver UNIQLO projects to the highest standards of performance, quality, cost, safety, and timeliness across the full project lifecycle — from design and feasibility through construction to handover and store opening.
• Manage project budgets in line with internal feasibility studies, including cost reporting, approvals, and value engineering.
• Lead procurement activities, including contractor analysis, selection, and ongoing management of all contractors and vendors.
• Oversee on-site construction, ensuring quality control against UNIQLO global and local standards, and manage timely defects rectification. Interstate travel required.
• Manage Landlord Handovers, ensuring base build and coordinated services align with on-site conditions and agreed scope.
• Identify and mitigate design and construction risks; manage RFIs and change control processes.
• Coordinate project information flow between internal teams (including UNIQLO design teams in Australia and Japan, local architects, and Store Operations), consultants, contractors, landlords, and suppliers.
• Maintain effective project governance, systems, and documentation; manage permits and statutory matters through consultants.
• Continuously capture and apply project learnings to drive improvement on future projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Tertiary qualification preferred (but not essential).
• At least 5 years experience in project management of retail construction and/or fit outs, large format retail an advantage.
• Experience and knowledge of all of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques
• Experience in leading multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to work proactively as part of a committed team
• A natural ability to lead projects and implement agile best practices and control processes
• Expertise in cost governance, demonstrated ability to analyse and negotiate costs
• Excellent organisational skills and detail oriented
• Proactive and professional communication style – both written and verbal
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management (internal and external)

Why Join Us?

At UNIQLO, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, valued, and inspired. When you join us, you’re not just building a career—you’re becoming part of a global brand that invests in its people.

What you’ll enjoy:

• Performance based bonuses, paid twice a year

• Eligibility to join our ‘Group Profit Sharing Scheme’ after one year of service (subject to fiscal year requirements)

• Flexible working arrangements that genuinely support work–life balance

• Staff discount on UNIQLO products

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential wellbeing support

• Access to a multilingual learning platform to support continuous learning and career development

• The opportunity to work with a leading global brand, with exposure beyond Australia

• Potential travel to our Tokyo Head Office through our Global Convention in Japan (held twice a year), subject to role and business needs

• More Competitive Employee Benefit

To be eligible to apply, you must have full working rights in Australia.

For more information about Fast Retailing / UNIQLO, please visit our website at www.fastretailing.com/employment/en/

UNIQLO is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.