Senior IT Project Manager

-; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead projects from initiation to completion. You will manage multiple stakeholders, define timelines, budgets, and objectives, and ensure best practices in project management. With over 10 years of experience required, this role involves extensive use of Agile and Waterfall methodologies and a strong background in supply chain or retail environments. Enjoy competitive benefits including a staff discount and wellbeing support.

Benefits

20% staff discount, increasing with length of service

Thrive Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers

Pension Scheme

Access to a wide range of career development

Additional benefits may apply depending on role

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project delivery, ideally in IT and business transformation.
• Proven ability to manage projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in supply chain or retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT and business projects from initiation through to completion.
• Define project objectives, risks, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and manage project plans, tracking key deliverables and milestones.
• Work with stakeholders across IT, Business, and 3rd-party suppliers.
• Ensure effective management of risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Champion best practices in project and programme management.
• Provide clear reporting in line with governance frameworks.
• Manage project budgets and liaise with Finance as required.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Prince2, MSP, PMP, APM PMQ/PPQ certifications

Agile certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP)

Job description

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever‑evolving here. We know as a team, we are stronger together - we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open‑mindedness and growth. We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know. In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

About the role

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex projects end‑to‑end? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and driving successful outcomes? If so, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT and business projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Define project objectives, risks, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and manage project plans, tracking key deliverables and milestones.
• Work closely with stakeholders across IT, Business, and 3rd‑party suppliers to ensure alignment.
• Ensure risks, issues, and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Champion best practices in project and programme management.
• Provide clear reporting in line with governance frameworks.
• Manage project budgets and liaise with Finance as required.

About You

• ✔ Experience: 10+ years in project delivery, ideally in IT and business transformation.✔ Skills: Strong stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• ✔ Experience: Proven ability to manage projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• ✔ Experience: Prince2, MSP, PMP, or APM PMQ/PPQ; Agile certifications (CSM, PMI‑ACP) desirable.
• ✔ Experience: Experience in supply chain or retail environments.

Benefits

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business