Technical IT project Manager

DFS; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Health cash plan

Pension with company contributions

Life assurance

Sharesave scheme

Structured induction

Learning Hub access

Leadership development

Discounts across retailers

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

DFS Group in Doncaster is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead cross-site transformation projects, starting with supply chain initiatives. You will own the full project lifecycle—from initiation to handover—delivering change with minimal business disruption in a hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 at home).

You’ll manage resources, plans, roadmaps and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, while building strong engagement with Business Partners.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Computing/IT or related field
• Prince2 or equivalent desirable
• Supply chain and/or consumer retail experience helpful
• Experience managing a capable team to deliver outcomes
• Proven track record delivering projects on time, on cost, and on quality
• Experience managing key stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across multiple sites to deliver projects with value and efficiencies
• Manage resources, plans, stage gates and deployment of technology changes
• Drive supply chain transformation and business-wide technology deployments
• Oversee full project lifecycle from initiation to handover
• Create robust roadmaps and estimates with partners to ensure delivery
• Oversee daily operations, scope, changes, risks and dependencies

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Change delivery

Cross-site coordination

Education

IT/Computing degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: IT Region: Yorkshire Location: Doncaster Salary Description: Competitive salary based on skills and experience Posted: 06/11/2026 Recruiter: DFS Job Ref: dfsgroup/TP/1953/933

About us

At DFS Group, we’re proud to help people create spaces they love to live in. We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission. Behind our brands is a passionate Group team. From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other. It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one we’re proud of. When you’re part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. It’s a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because they’re challenged.

About the role

As an IT Project Manager you will be responsible for leading teams across multiple sites to deliver strategic transformation projects—initially focusing on our supply chain—that unlock significant business value and efficiencies. You will own the full project lifecycle from initiation to implementation and handover to Service Delivery, ensuring that high levels of change are delivered effectively with minimal business disruption. This is a hybrid role , typically 3 days office and 2 home

What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading teams across multiple sites to deliver projects that unlock significant value & efficiencies.
• Managing resources, plans, quality stage gates and deployment of the technology change alongside our business teams.
• Leading business-wide technology deployments, with an initial focus on driving supply chain transformation.
• Full project lifecycle from initiation to the implementation and handover to Service Delivery
• Creating robust project roadmaps and estimates while collaborating closely with Business Partners to drive strong engagement and seamless delivery.
• Overseeing daily project operations, actively managing scope, change initiatives, risks, critical issues, and cross-functional dependencies.

We’re looking for someone who has

• Degree (or equivalent) in Computing/IT or a related field, or have equivalent IT industry experience
• Prince2 or equivalent desirable
• Experience in the supply chain and/or consumer retail industry
• Management of a capable team of specialists to deliver outcomes
• Ability to deliver significant / complex levels of change
• Experienced in successfully leading projects to time, cost and quality
• Experience in managing Key stakeholders.

Don't let it discourage you if you don't have all of this experience, it's a guideline that will help you hit the ground running.

If the role sounds like it would be a great fit for you and you'reconfident that it suits you, we'd love you to apply.

Room to grow

Everyone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together. From day one, you will have access to our online Learning Hub, filled with digital courses, tools and resources to support your development. For leaders, we offer virtual workshops focused on building confident, capable leadership. We also run skills-based workshops to strengthen core capabilities across the business. Colleagues can also undertake nationally recognised qualifications through our apprenticeship programmes, giving you the opportunity to gain external accreditation while you grow your career with us.

Our DFS Group benefits

We believe great work deserves great support. That’s why we offer benefits that help you grow, feel looked after, and enjoy life beyond work. Here’s what we have to offer:

• 24 days holiday, plus the option to buy up to 5 more
• Enhanced parental leave
• Health cash plan from £1 a month, with everyday cashback
• Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it
• Extras like flu vouchers, menopause support and health check
• Pension with company contributions
• Life assurance for peace of mind
• Sharesave scheme to save each month and invest in our future
• Structured induction from day one
• Access to our Learning Hub and skills workshops
• Leadership development and apprenticeship programmes
• 30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a year
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• SmartTech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500 through salary sacrifice
• Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impact
• One paid volunteering day each year

Equal opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We turn that commitment into action through colleague networks, trusted partnerships and recognised accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

If your experience does not quite match every part of the role, we’d still love to hear from you.

If you need any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please contact our Talent Team at [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.