Junior Project Manager – Retail

SUCCESS TALENT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is looking for a Junior Project Manager in London to support high-profile retail store openings. The role is hybrid and permanent, offering a pathway to progression into a Project Manager position within a scale-up retail brand.

You will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing store openings, ensuring projects stay on time, within scope and budget. Travel to various locations is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in project management, preferably in retail or a related industry.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to various store locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of project plans, timelines, and budgets for new store openings.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines or quality.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Support the procurement of materials and services required for store openings.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Job description

Junior Project Manager - Retail

London

Permanent

£30,000 - £40,000 + Hybrid + Benefits

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join a super scale up retail brand. In this high-profile role as Junior Project Manager, you will support the store expansion projects.

The ideal candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing store openings, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Directly reporting into the Chief Operating Office and Head Of Retail Operations, this is a high-profile opportunity to develop and progress into an established Project Manager a play a pivotal role in managing key business projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and management of project plans, timelines, and budgets for new store openings.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., operations, marketing, finance) and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines or quality.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Support the procurement of materials and services required for store openings.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in project management, preferably in retail or a related industry.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to various store locations as needed.

Job Ref: DS- MJPM

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.

As such, we welcome application from candidates who may have disabilities.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.