IT Project Manager

B&M Retail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Colleague portal discounts

Job summary

B&M Retail seeks an IT Project Manager to deliver key technology and business change projects from our Speke Support Centre in Liverpool.

You will manage full project lifecycles, build governance structures, coordinate stakeholders across Buying, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Retail and IT, and report to sponsors. The role suits an experienced PM who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects within a complex business or technology environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, risks and dependencies.
• Solid understanding of project governance and change management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle from initiation to delivery and closure.
• Develop project plans, timelines, governance structures and resource requirements.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes.
• Lead meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums.
• Ensure alignment with governance, compliance and documentation standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Change management

Organisational skills

Education

PRINCE2 / Agile certifications

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Technology team as an IT Project Manager.

Based at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool, you'll be responsible for delivering key technology and business change projects across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across Buying, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Retail, Property, IT, Legal and Compliance, you'll ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time and to the highest standard.

This role would suit an experienced Project Manager who enjoys leading complex projects, managing stakeholders and driving meaningful change within a fast-paced retail environment.

The Role Will Include

• Managing projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation through to delivery and closure
• Developing project plans, timelines, governance structures and resource requirements
• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes
• Leading project meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums
• Working closely with business and technology teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Providing clear project reporting and updates to sponsors and senior stakeholders
• Supporting the implementation of new processes and ways of working
• Ensuring projects adhere to governance, compliance and documentation standards
• Driving continuous improvement and promoting best practice project management methodologies

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Proven experience delivering projects within a complex business or technology environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities, risks and dependencies
• A solid understanding of project governance and change management principles
• Strong organisational, planning, problem-solving skills
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• A collaborative, proactive and delivery-focused approach

It Would Be Desirable If You Also Have

• Experience delivering technology transformation projects
• Experience working within a retail environment
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project delivery methodologies
• Relevant project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM or Agile certifications

We also offer you a range of great benefits at B&M, including discount in our stores (including Heron), access to our colleague portal which offers additional discounts for retailers, hospitality and much more! Check out our full benefits here: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.