RFID Implementation Manager

Primark; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

25 days leave + bank holidays (+5)

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is seeking an RFID Implementation Manager to drive end-to-end RFID initiatives across retail operations, translating roadmap priorities into scalable business solutions. You will collaborate with technology partners, vendors and internal teams to deliver value and support deployment across stores.

You will lead requirements, develop business cases, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure readiness for successful RFID adoption while aligning with Primark's growth and customer experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail and supply chain, with hands-on RFID deployment and operational management.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver complex technology initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities to gain buy-in at all levels.
• Analytical, commercially minded with focus on cost, value and customer experience.
• Interest in retail technology trends and emerging industry developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of RFID initiatives across retail operations.
• Define project scope, gather requirements, and deliver RFID proof-of-concept/value programs.
• Develop business cases for RFID investment and future implementations.
• Collaborate with RFID partners to design and implement hardware/software solutions.
• Direct RFP processes and vendor selection, negotiating solutions within budget and timeline.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and cross-functional readiness for deployment.

Skills

RFID deployment

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Retail technology trends

Strategic thinking

Job description

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, Potential Bonus, Pension,27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 1-2 days Working from home.

What You’ll Do as a RFID Implementation Manager

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of RFID initiatives, translating roadmap priorities into scalable business solutions across retail operations.
• Define project scope, gather business requirements, and deliver RFID proof-of-concept and proof-of-value programs to validate benefits and drive adoption.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and develop business cases to support RFID investment proposals and future implementations.
• Collaborate with RFID technology partners to evaluate, design, and implement optimal hardware and software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Direct RFP processes and vendor selection activities, assessing suppliers and negotiating solutions to meet functional, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, risk communication, and cross-functional readiness activities to ensure successful RFID deployment on time and within budget.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• 5+ years of retail and supply chain experience within a fashion retail environment, with hands‑on exposure to RFID deployment and operational management.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage priorities, and deliver complex technology initiatives successfully.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities, effectively communicating RFID strategy, vision and benefits to gain buy‑in across all levels of the business.
• Analytical and commercially minded professional with experience balancing cost, operational value and customer experience to drive business outcomes.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and innovation, with a keen interest in retail technology trends and awareness of emerging industry developments.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for business users while collaborating effectively with technical teams, vendors and external partners.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we’re Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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