Senior Project Manager
Retail Food Group
Date: 1 week ago
City: Gold Coast, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
Now Hiring: Senior Project Manager – Firehouse Subs (Australia Launch)
Location: Brisbane or Robina, QLD
Full-time
Firehouse Subs, one of North America's most iconic sandwich chains, is making its debut in Australia – and we're on the hunt for a powerhouse Senior Project Manager to help lead the charge.
This is your chance to shape one of the most exciting brand launches in the country, driving the rollout of 160+ restaurants over the next decade—starting in Southeast Queensland later this year.
About The Role
As the Senior Project Manager – Firehouse Subs, you'll take the reins on the end-to-end execution of the brand’s market entry and rapid expansion. This role is about more than just timelines and deliverables—it's about uniting departments, influencing outcomes, and making big things happen in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
You'll work directly with the COO and collaborate with international stakeholders to ensure alignment across global teams while managing cross-functional efforts locally. It’s a big role, with even bigger impact.
What You’ll Do
Apply Now
Help us bring Firehouse Subs to Australia—with impact, energy, and excellence.
At Retail Food Group, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is key to fostering innovation and success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or marital status. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees. Join us and be part of a team where your unique perspectives and experiences are valued and encouraged.
For more information about RFG visit: www.rfg.com.au
Location: Brisbane or Robina, QLD
Full-time
Firehouse Subs, one of North America's most iconic sandwich chains, is making its debut in Australia – and we're on the hunt for a powerhouse Senior Project Manager to help lead the charge.
This is your chance to shape one of the most exciting brand launches in the country, driving the rollout of 160+ restaurants over the next decade—starting in Southeast Queensland later this year.
About The Role
As the Senior Project Manager – Firehouse Subs, you'll take the reins on the end-to-end execution of the brand’s market entry and rapid expansion. This role is about more than just timelines and deliverables—it's about uniting departments, influencing outcomes, and making big things happen in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
You'll work directly with the COO and collaborate with international stakeholders to ensure alignment across global teams while managing cross-functional efforts locally. It’s a big role, with even bigger impact.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the Launch: Oversee the planning and execution of Firehouse Subs' Australian rollout.
- Drive the Plan: Build detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and governance frameworks.
- Hold Teams Accountable: Align internal departments and external partners to deliver on key milestones.
- Facilitate Collaboration: Coordinate with marketing, ops, finance, supply chain, IT, design, and more.
- Manage Risk: Anticipate challenges, implement mitigation strategies, and lead with agility.
- Report to Leadership: Chair steering committees, provide clear status updates, and drive decision-making.
- Track Success: Measure performance, track KPIs, and adjust strategy as needed.
- 5–8+ years of senior-level project management experience, ideally in QSR, retail, or hospitality
- Proven success in launching new brands, large-scale rollouts, or market expansions
- Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with cross-functional teams and vendor/partner management
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday, Trello, MS Project)
- Strong commercial acumen and budget management
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- A Strategic Executor: You turn vision into action and keep projects moving forward.
- An Influential Leader: You drive accountability—even without direct reports.
- Detail-Oriented, Yet Big-Picture Focused: You manage complexity without losing sight of the goal.
- Resilient and Adaptable: You stay calm in chaos and thrive in change.,
- Results-Driven: You're laser-focused on measurable outcomes.
- Collaborative by Nature: You know how to bring people together and make things happen.
Apply Now
Help us bring Firehouse Subs to Australia—with impact, energy, and excellence.
At Retail Food Group, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is key to fostering innovation and success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or marital status. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees. Join us and be part of a team where your unique perspectives and experiences are valued and encouraged.
For more information about RFG visit: www.rfg.com.au
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