Architecture Senior Project Manager

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.
 

JOB PURPOSE

To strategically lead a team and direct all architectural planning and workplace design initiatives for Burberry's retail and corporate environments across Japan. Function as the major contact point between global design standards and regional execution, ensuring all spatial solutions uphold brand excellence while achieving operational and financial objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee comprehensive site surveys with external architects to develop complete project initiation packages in collaboration with regional business development leadership and retail head in the region.

• Collaborate with design consultancy and regional stakeholders to synthesize business requirements, site parameters, department stores/landlord specifications into comprehensive concept design packages.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and documentation to track progress against established project timelines

• Full accountability for end-to-end project delivery, including oversight of general contractor and specialty trade performance

• Maintain the Global Project Planner with periodically updates in compliance with corporate agreed formatting rules
• Full project lifecycle budget management from initial CAPEX planning through final cost reconciliation
• Conduct regular on-site and off-site inspections to verify compliance with approved designs, schedules, and quality in Burberry Architecture Standards throughout all project phases
• Chair bi-lingual progress meetings and distribute formal minutes with action items and decisions
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization strategies

PERSONAL PROFILE

•  10+ years in luxury retail store planning & project execution
• 5+ years leading construction projects in luxury retail environments
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, MS, Adobe Creative Suite
• LEED GA, AP qualification is an extra plus
• Expertise in architectural drawing coordination, construction schedule development and analysis using MS Project, including end-to-end schedule management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience
• coordinating internal teams and external consultants
• Demonstrated ability to budget, manage, and reconcile all project costs throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese are a must
• Minimal traveling may be required to support project needs 

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.