Project Manager

Diebold; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail technology firm in the UK seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the nationwide rollout of Electronic Shelf Edge Labels across 3,500 stores. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships while collaborating with multiple senior stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. With a requirement for proven experience in large-scale retail IT projects, this remote role offers opportunities for impactful work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Cutting-edge retail technology

Armed Forces friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale retail technology implementations, preferably in the UK.
• Typically has 4 years of experience in Project and Program Management in large scale retail environment.
• Strong project/programme management skills (Prince2, PMP, Agile preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of Electronic Shelf Edge Labels across 3,500 stores in the UK.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships for a seamless rollout.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Operations, IT, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Retail IT Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Our teams automate, digitize, and transform the way more than 75 million people around the globe bank and shop in this hyper‑connected, consumer‑centric world. Join us in connecting people to commerce in this vital, rewarding role. We're transforming retail!

What You’ll Do

Lead the nationwide rollout of Electronic Shelf Edge Labels (ESEL) across 3,500 stores in the UK. Own the end‑to‑end delivery of a multi‑million‑pound ESEL programme. Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships for a seamless rollout. Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Operations, IT, and Supply Chain. Drive change management and training for store teams. Monitor KPIs and ensure successful adoption across all locations. Responsible for leadership, delivery, & quality of a wider team end‑to‑end.

Responsibilities

Leads teams responsible for a portfolio of medium‑large sized projects with a range of complexity. Ensures project alignment and integration with relevant program goals and objectives. Works closely with functional leaders (e.g., Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing) to understand business and process needs and structure projects accordingly. Develops value propositions, budgets and practical roadmaps for projects, ensuring a shared and mutual understanding by all engaged stakeholders. Consults with and advises project team members and customers on issue resolution strategies and change management. Ensures effective controls are in place to monitor the full project lifecycle. Contributes to the development and implementation of complex project plans, specifications and schedules. Ensures that critical outcomes are met for each project, program and / or portfolio. Develops strategies to resolve key issues presented by project managers and / or sponsors.

Qualifications

Proven experience in large‑scale retail technology implementations, preferably in the UK. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required. Typically has 4 years of experience in Project and Program Management in large scale retail environment. Fluent business English skills (Written and spoken). Strong project/programme management skills (Prince2, PMP, Agile preferred). Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Ability to manage complex budgets and multi‑vendor environments. Knowledge of retail operations and IoT solutions is a plus. Strong knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel. Commercial acumen.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a flagship transformation programme impacting thousands of stores. Work with cutting‑edge retail technology. This is a remote role, where you will need to commute to our office at Milton Keynes occasionally and visit customer head office. We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. #LI‑Remote #LI‑EK1

About Us

Diebold Nixdorf is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. The people of Diebold Nixdorf are 23,000+ teammates of diverse talents and expertise in more than 130 countries, harnessing future technologies to deliver personalized, secure consumer experiences that connect people to commerce. Our culture is fueled by our values of collaboration, decisiveness, urgency, willingness to change, and accountability.

For more information about our operating entities, visit https://www.dieboldnixdorf.com/en-us/about-us/global-locations.