Project Manager

Understanding Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new retail system. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring the system meets business needs and facilitating user training. Applicants should have proven experience in ERP or retail system implementations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The position is hybrid based in London with a day rate of £400-£425.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing ERP or retail system implementations.
• Strong skills in planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in business process mapping and user acceptance testing.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a new retail system.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning to user training.
• Coordinate training and change management to ensure smooth adoption.

Skills

ERP or retail system implementations

Project management skills

Business process mapping

User acceptance testing (UAT)

Communication skills

Job description

Project Manager - Retail System Implementation
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Hybrid (London HQ)
Day Rate: £400-£425 Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

We're looking for a Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new retail system, working closely with the selected system provider and internal teams. You'll be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle - from planning and risk management to data migration, system integration, testing, and user training - ensuring the system meets business needs and drives organisational adoption.

Key Experience Required
* Proven experience managing ERP or retail system implementations
* Strong project management skills including planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement
* Expertise in business process mapping and user acceptance testing (UAT)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors
* Ability to coordinate training, change management, and ensure smooth system adoption
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points
* Experience working with retail or digital teams on data migration and system integration
* Track record of delivering projects on time and within scope
* Familiarity with data security and compliance standards

Project Manager - Retail System Implementation
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Hybrid (London HQ)
Day Rate: £400-£425 Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP