Retail Programme Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Lead to spearhead a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing key industry standards. This role involves collaborating with businesses, legislators, and stakeholders to drive innovation and foster change. You will be responsible for crafting a strategic vision, overseeing execution, and ensuring the adoption of cutting-edge standards that will shape the future of commerce. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering impactful programmes, this opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting difference in key sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex programmes and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong background in FMCG with a focus on branded manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a strategic vision for industry standards.
• Manage and mentor a team, ensuring performance goals are met.

Skills

Strategic Vision Development

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Industry Knowledge (FMCG)

Job description

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A Programme Lead is required to deliver a transformative programme aimed at innovating and modernising key industry standards, working with businesses of all sizes, legislators, and key stakeholders to drive change and collaboration.

You will own the strategy for taking cutting-edge industry standards to market, engaging with key stakeholders to ensure widespread adoption, and overseeing the execution of programmes that will shape the future of commerce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a strategic vision to advance industry standards and achieve key organisational goals.
• Work collaboratively across teams to align efforts with the broader market strategy and drive the success of programmes.
• Manage and mentor a team, ensuring performance goals are met and the team operates effectively.
• Report on programme success, tracking key metrics and providing insights to governance groups.
• Develop go-to-market strategies to drive adoption and measure the effectiveness of initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities to enhance the value proposition for stakeholders and recommend additional services to support growth.
• Act as a thought leader and advocate, raising awareness and building relationships across sectors.
• Foster collaboration with external partners, driving successful industry engagement through clear business cases and measurable outcomes.
• Proven experience leading complex programmes and managing cross-functional teams to deliver at scale.
• Strong background in FMCG, ideally with branded manufacturing experience.
• Knowledgeable about industry trends and the impact of digital and technology innovations on consumer needs.
• A collaborative leader with a track record of delivering strategic plans and building long-term relationships with industry stakeholders.

Personal Strengths:

• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead a team while maintaining focus on delivering key value propositions.
• Passionate about progress and inspiring others to drive change.
• Professional, ethical, and committed to excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of industry standards and making a lasting impact on key sectors. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, we’d love to hear from you.