Corporate Clients - Retail Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Clients Project Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering retail network projects. This temporary role involves overseeing project delivery from planning to execution, ensuring high performance and quality. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project management within the retail sector, with a strong grasp of Agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement. Join a supportive environment that values talent and fosters growth, where your contributions will drive meaningful results in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile and traditional project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of corporate client projects.
• Manage and motivate an Agile delivery team for high performance.

Skills

E2E delivery for retail network projects

Agile project management

SDLC models

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Degree in IT or related discipline

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05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the job

Please note we cannot provide visa support or sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

First Rate is the UK’s largest supplier of foreign currency and a top 5 currency wholesaler globally. We are one of the foremost foreign exchange (FX) experts in the industry, with a multi-billion pound wholesale business and over 20 years’ trusted experience providing tailor-made travel money solutions for companies in the finance, travel and retail sectors.

We have a vacancy on a temporary basis for a Corporate Clients Project Manager, who specialises in Retail to support us on a short term project.

The Role

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of corporate client take ons
• Project resource and milestone planning, team coordination, budget management, meeting scheduling, progress monitoring, status reporting and associated customer/stakeholder comms
• Managing, coaching, motivating, and leading an Agile delivery team to achieve high performance levels and quality.
• Retail Network Subject Matter Expert
• Define key deliverables for a retail network rollout project
• Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
• Engage with and support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance.
• Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged and contributing value, and encourage a sustainable pace whilst maintaining appropriate quality levels

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong understanding of E2E delivery for retail network projects
• Retail experience within corporate clients
• Solid understanding of SDLC models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to identify and apply the appropriate blend for any given project.
• A history (5+ years minimum experience) of successfully delivering software or projects as a Project Manager in a retail environment
• Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams of at least 6 members (including line management responsibilities)
• Balanced business/technical background:
• Sufficient level of technical experience to provide credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues.
• Proven experience of forming strong working relationships and effectively collaborating with customers/stakeholders to achieve solutions of high business value.
• Degree-level qualification, preferably in an IT related discipline, or equivalent combination of specialised training.

We offer a successful, dynamic and supportive environment where people with talent and dedication can learn, grow and thrive at every level.

Diversity Statement

First Rate is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity in its workforce. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, that promotes dignity, equity and diversity and that encourages individuals to develop and maximise their true potential.