Retail Project Management Lead

Drive the future of retail across New Zealand: Lead transformative projects, ensuring strategic goals are met while acting as a key commercial partner to the wider Bridgestone business

About the Role

As Retail Project Manager Lead – NZ, you'll play a key role in delivering retail transformation projects across New Zealand. Working closely with the Solutions Project Manager – Retail, you'll ensure NZ initiatives are executed successfully and aligned with Bridgestone's broader strategic goals.

This role isn't just about managing tasks-it's about being a strategic partner where you will need a strong blend of delivery focus, commercial understanding and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across different business functions. As well as being able to adapt and pivot quickly, you will also need to be commercially curious, interested in how things relate and link together and have the ability to see the bigger picture.

To be successful you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business and 3–5 years of project management experience
• Experience working in a large organisation and understanding of how to manage complex projects in a corporate environment Proven ability to plan, organise, and execute projects, seeing them through the full lifecycle
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies and software tools as well as strong skills within Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with a high degree of attention to detail
• Sound analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to think creatively
  To be a self-motivated team player who has strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with ability to build trust quickly and be comfortable working in matrixed environments

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, with regular performance and pay reviews
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Genuine work-life balance that is supported by our flexible work arrangements
• A friendly, supportive team culture that puts a high value on employee health and wellbeing
• Great staff and family discounts, including buying privileges on tyres and servicing
  Work with a global leader that is focused on sustainability and contributing to the local community with paid volunteer leave opportunities

Why Join Bridgestone?

You'll be joining Bridgestone NZ Ltd, the country's leading tyre specialist, but we're bigger than just NZ. We're backed by the wider global Bridgestone Corporation; a world leader focused on sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. This means you get the security of a trusted global brand along with a local team that are genuinely committed to giving our customers excellent service.

But what about you? We know that work is about more than just a paycheck. Here's what we commit to our team members:

• Your Development is Key: We're passionate about growth and supporting you to hit your career goals. We actively look to promote from within, so your next opportunity could be right here
• Flexibility and a Great Team Vibe: We offer flexibility that actually helps your wellbeing and performance. Plus, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive community-we truly believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued and inspired
• Real Perks That Matter: The fun stuff includes amazing discounts on tyres and servicing for you, your family, and friends We also offer financial education, wellbeing support, and annual paid volunteer leave so you can give back to a cause you care about

Please Note: As Bridgestone is committed to a safe and healthy work environment, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug Test. Applicants for this role must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.