WHO WE ARE

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across all Australian states and New Zealand, with plans for continued future growth. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our customers.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for Project Manager to join our Strategic Delivery team at JD Sports Head Office. This is a great opportunity for someone with a history delivering projects cross functionally and independently, specifically in retail. You have a strong understanding of building a project plan, reviewing risk, stakeholder management, status reports, and dependency mapping.

As a Project Manager, you’ll play a role in key upcoming transformation projects for the business, responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic and operational initiatives. This includes leading cross-functional projects spanning digital, stores, supply chain, merchandising, finance, and technology to ensure delivery is achieved on time, within budget, and aligned to business outcomes.

This role will drive structured governance, stakeholder alignment, and benefits realisation while minimising risk and disruption to the trading operations.

Reporting into the Strategy Delivery Manager, this role is responsible for but not limited to:

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery including discovery, design, build, test, implementation and hyper care

• Management of scope, schedule, budget and overseeing vendor and system delivery

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with senior leaders across Retail Operations, Digital, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and IT to drive aligned, high-impact business outcomes

• Facilitate relevant steering committees and executive level reporting including regular status updates

• Establish project governance frameworks, managing risk registers and escalation pathways

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• Demonstrated Project Management experience (4+ years), with a strong track record delivering initiatives in Retail settings

• Pragmatic, commercially minded and driven, with the ability to operate at pace

• Enhanced communication and negotiation skills for effective engagement with stakeholders

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

• Sound judgement and discretion when managing sensitive and confidential matters

• PRINCE2 / PMP / Agile / Scrum certification (desirable)

• Change Management certification (Prosci / ADKAR) advantageous

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Birthday leave

• Competitive Salary

• One month paid parental leave

• Referral bonus scheme

• Training and development to evolve and shape your career

• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office and our Distribution Centre

• Treat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.

Please note, by applying for this role, you consent to us completing a Work Rights check to verify your working rights where required.