Junior Project Manager - Retail

Lorien; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Junior Project Manager/Programme and Project Coordinator for a 9-month hybrid contract. The successful candidate will manage project governance, track progress, and engage with stakeholders as they facilitate the transition of Good Not for Resale products to new suppliers. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with both current and incoming suppliers to ensure a smooth transition while delivering organizational requirements within timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating project governance.
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated skills in planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project governance and track progress.
• Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the transition.
• Support the transition from current to new suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project governance

Planning and schedule management

Communication

Job description

Junior Project Manager / Programme and Project Coordinator

9-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Hybrid

Our top retail client are looking for a Junior Project Manager/Programme and Project Coordinator to join them for an initial 9-month contract.

They have an upcoming tender looking at future requirements for their Good Not for Resale products (GNFR). Through an RFP process they are looking to replace the incumbent provider with a new supplier and need a Junior PM to support the transition from the current service provider to the incoming one.

This role requires coordinating project governance, tracking progress, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting a smooth transition. The successful applicant will work closely with the incumbent and new suppliers, ensuring robust processes are maintained throughout handover.

Key Accountabilities

• Planning and editing tasks, including milestones
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder management (internal and external)
• Project success aligned with agreed timelinesKick-off project materials
• Risk and issues registers, updates, and communications
• Successful transition within agreed timelines
• Ensuring all GNFR lines transition smoothly from current to new suppliers
• Delivery of organisational requirements
• Resource management – working with two suppliers and coordinating cross‑functional resources
• Leadership & communication – liaising with many stakeholders internally and externally
• Planning and schedule management
• Risk and issue management
• Project governance
• Reporting
• Communication

To apply for this position please submit your CV.