Store Technology Project Lead

Sportswift Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail technology firm in Wakefield is looking for a Store Technology Project Lead to oversee the delivery of transformative technology projects. This role involves managing the rollout of systems like POS and stock management to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in delivering complex IT projects, expertise in store technologies, and strong project management skills. Hybrid work is available with 2-3 days on-site per week.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex IT projects across multi-site or retail environments.
• Strong expertise in store technologies including POS, stock management, and infrastructure dependencies.
• Skilled in full project lifecycle management, including budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experienced in vendor management, change planning, and ensuring smooth business readiness and service transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of technology projects like POS, payments, and replenishment.
• Ensure projects are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards.
• Manage vendors and oversee change approvals.
• Drive seamless tech adoption across the retail estate.

Skills

IT project delivery

Store technologies expertise

Project lifecycle management

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Formal project management certifications (PRINCE2, MSP, PMI)

Job description

Store Technology Project Lead, Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in Wakefield HQ Are you ready to lead the delivery of transformative technology across a dynamic retail estate? We're looking for a Store Technology Project Lead to drive the successful rollout of in-store systems that power our operations-from POS and stock management to replenishment and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee a portfolio of mission-critical initiatives, ensuring that technology is deployed, integrated, and fully operational across our stores. You'll balance delivery pace with risk management, budget control, and vendor performance-while maintaining a sharp focus on stakeholder satisfaction and seamless operational adoption. Reporting into the Head of Store Technology, you'll hold significant decision-making authority across delivery planning, quality assurance, and cross-functional coordination. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering impactful change, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Getting Up To: You'll lead the delivery of technology projects-like POS, payments, and replenishment-making sure they're on time, on budget, and meet quality standards. From defining clear requirements to coordinating training and pilot rollouts, you'll ensure stores are ready for change. You'll manage vendors, oversee change approvals, and keep deployments smooth and disruption-free. With a sharp eye on risks and strong stakeholder engagement, you'll help drive seamless tech adoption across our retail estate.

• Proven track record delivering complex IT projects across multi-site or retail environments
• Strong expertise in store technologies including POS, stock management, and infrastructure dependencies
• Skilled in full project lifecycle management, including budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement
• Experienced in vendor management, change planning, and ensuring smooth business readiness and service transition
• Degree-level education or equivalent, with formal project management certifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, or PMI preferred