Business Change Project Manager - Sourcing Change

Lorien; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Business Change Project Manager for an initial 6-month contract in London. The role requires expertise in international sourcing and change management, focusing on delivering successful project outcomes across various workstreams and jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have experience managing teams and navigating complex change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing external project managers.
• Proven ability to manage change initiatives across different countries, especially in Asia.
• Background in delivering change within sourcing operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the workstream is well-prepared for success.
• Managing project risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.
• Overseeing project finances and ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Risk Management

Financial Management

Job description

Business Change Project Manager - Sourcing Change

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Location: City of London, London

Negotiable

Job Ref: BBBH162545_1747670011

Date Added: May 19th, 2025

Consultant: Harry Cooper

Role Description: Our client, one of the UK's top retailers, is seeking a highly capable Project Manager to join on an initial 6-month contract basis. The ideal candidate will have broad experience, particularly in international sourcing, with a strong understanding of international and Asian markets.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Ensuring the workstream is well-prepared for success.
2. Project managing and supporting the business lead in the UK, as well as leaders in Asia and the wider delivery team.
3. Managing project risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.
4. Providing regular status updates in line with the Value Stream governance model.
5. Overseeing project finances and ensuring they are accurately reflected in the financial system.
6. Managing the delivery of multiple workstreams, focusing on operating model change, including supporting the rollout of tools for assortment renegotiation/tendering, training, and capability building.
7. Comprehensive risk and issue management.
8. Developing and maintaining an end-to-end plan for the workstream delivery.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience managing external project managers.
• Proven ability to manage change initiatives across different countries, especially in Asia.
• Background in delivering change within sourcing operations, with familiarity in Buying, Merchandising, Design, and general merchandise advantageous.
• Experience in organizational change across various employment law jurisdictions is beneficial.

If interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.