Project Manager - IT Retail

Project Manager - IT Retail | 6-Month Contract Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site in FarehamStart: ASAPWe're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a fast-paced Retail Delivery team, leading technology and retail projects across the UK and ROI. Join a highly reputable business where your work will drive real change, shaping the customer experience and delivering tangible results across multiple workstreams.Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver assigned projects/workstreams end-to-end, ensuring timelines and outcomes are met
• Maintain RAIDD and action logs, managing risks, issues, and dependencies
• Work with Product Owners to understand roadmap impacts and support decision-making
• Use a collaborative 'test and learn' approach when working with third parties and SaaS providers
• Track progress, ensuring clear ownership and accountability across teams
• Manage cross-functional and third-party dependencies to keep delivery on track
• Provide regular reporting and updates to senior stakeholders
• Lead meetings, workshops, and cross-team collaboration
• Follow PMO frameworks and maintain accurate portfolio reporting
• Run lessons-learned sessions and support ongoing process improvements

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the Retail Sector
• Strong knowledge of RAIDD management, governance processes, and project controls
• Experience collaborating with third parties and delivering projects involving SaaS solutions
• Ability to work confidently across both agile and waterfall delivery methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with strong adaptability and effective time management
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to identify issues early and drive effective mitigation
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and M365 (Teams, SharePoint, Office)

Details:Contract: Initial 6 monthsRate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) depending on experienceLocation: Hybrid / Fareham