Assistant Project Manager, Architecture

INTRODUCTIONAt 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 PURPOSETo manage and support architectural planning and workplace design initiatives for Burberry's retail store projects across Japan, under the guidance of the Senior Architecture Project Manager. Act as a key liaison between global design standards and regional implementation, ensuring spatial solutions align with brand excellence while meeting operational and financial goals.RESPONSIBILITIESOversee 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 timelinesFull accountability for end-to-end project delivery, including oversight of general contractor and specialty trade performanceMaintain the Global Project Planner with periodically updates in compliance with corporate agreed formatting rulesFull project lifecycle budget management from initial CAPEX planning through final cost reconciliationConduct regular on-site and off-site inspections to verify compliance with approved designs, schedules, and quality in Burberry Architecture Standards throughout all project phasesChair bi-lingual progress meetings and distribute formal minutes with action items and decisionsParticipate in value engineering and cost optimization strategiesPERSONAL PROFILEArchitecture background /faculty of architecture graduate of University or equivalentLocal architect license / 2nd grade architect or above preferred6+ years in luxury retail store planning & project execution3+ years leading construction projects in luxury retail environments on their ownAdvanced proficiency in AutoCAD, MS, Adobe Creative SuiteLEED GA, AP qualification is an extra plusExpertise 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 consultantsDemonstrated ability to budget, manage, and reconcile all project costs throughout the construction lifecycle.Proficiency in English and Japanese are a mustTraveling may be required to support project needsBurberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.