Senior Project Manager

-; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retailer is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Finance Transformation programme in Bury, England. This role involves managing key projects such as data integrations and tax process automation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project delivery and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers opportunities for personal development and a range of employee benefits including discounts and holidays. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and excellence.

Benefits

Incremental Holiday Allowance

Staff Discount on qualifying purchases

Colleague Bike Discount scheme

Discounted Gym membership

Personal development opportunities

Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Ability to set and meet project deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent planning, influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning sessions for project development and execution.
• Collaborate with business representatives to refine business requirements.
• Co-manage delivery with the vendor project delivery team.

Skills

Project delivery management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk analysis

Documentation and reporting

Change management

Education

PMP (Project Management Professional)

PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Job description

Job Details

• Department: Finance
• Location: Finance Transformation
• Reporting To: Chloe Dolyniuk
• Contract Type: 10-month Fixed Term Contract
• Closing Date: 12 January
• Internal/External: Internal & External

About JD Group

Founded in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Group has grown into a leading global omni‑channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996 and became a FTSE 100 member in 2019, continuing to expand both in the UK and internationally.

Role Overview

The Finance Transformation programme aims to deliver a series of improvements across Finance at Group and business unit level. As Senior Project Manager you will manage people, tasks, plans, schedules, and resources through the project lifecycle, focusing on one or two of the following key projects:

• Delivery of data integrations between finance systems in the US, Spain and France and the Group consolidation system (Oracle FCC).
• Automation and standardisation of the Group Tax process supporting a faster Group reporting timeline.
• Forecasting project to deliver driver‑based planning, scenario modelling, and quick adjustments based on changing business conditions while using AI‑driven forecasts and data visualisations to improve accuracy.

Team Structure

The project manager reports to the Head of Finance Transformation and works closely with the Programme Delivery lead, business leads, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include building integrated project plans, coordinating activities across departments, tracking progress, and adapting plans to stay on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning sessions for project development and execution.
• Collaborate with business representatives to understand, document and refine business requirements.
• Co‑manage delivery with the vendor project delivery team on behalf of JD finance.
• Conduct risk analysis to mitigate obstacles and costs.
• Create and maintain a RAID log for each project.
• Identify staffing and resource needs to maximise project success.
• Define project objectives and scope, involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Report project progress to Delivery and Business leads.
• Support the Change lead with training and change management requirements.
• Delegate project activities in accordance with team members’ strengths and experience.
• Provide summarised project plan documentation to managers, clients, and stakeholders as needed.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience of business, people and technology change with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and within budget.
• Ability to set and meet project deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent planning, influencing and communication skills; strong network building with stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation and reporting abilities in written and spoken form.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated with initiative.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.

Example Certifications associated with the role

• PMP (Project Management Professional) – PMI
• CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) – PMI
• PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP) – PMI

Desirable Attributes

• Previous experience with finance projects.

What We Offer

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and strive to ensure that all colleagues regardless of background, identity or lived experience can thrive and contribute meaningfully.