Contract Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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Overview

We are seeking experienced Project Managers with a strong background in Oracle Retail implementations to join Expleo.

This client-facing role will lead end-to-end Oracle Retail projects, including system integration, data migration, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in managing Oracle Retail delivery programmes, working across Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle Retail implementation projects, ensuring alignment with programme goals and client expectations.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans specific to Oracle Retail modules and integrations.
• Manage RAID logs with a focus on Oracle Retail risks and dependencies.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of Oracle Retail solutions.
• Provide regular reporting to stakeholders on Oracle Retail project progress, risks, and issues.
• Ensure quality standards are met across Oracle Retail deliverables.

Qualifications

• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, Scrum Master, or MAPM are desirable.

Essential skills

• Proven experience in Oracle Retail implementations and integrations, ideally within the fashion retail domain.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and ability to lead Oracle Retail system and data integrations.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and collaboration tools.

Experience

• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale Oracle Retail projects, including system development, infrastructure, and data migration.
• Experience in managing business process transformation and organisational change within Oracle Retail programmes.
• Strong track record of delivering Oracle Retail solutions across multiple industries, with a focus on retail sector.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in Oracle Retail deployments.

What do I need before I apply

• You will be expected to be on-site with clients in the South East of England 1 - 2 days per week or as the programme requires.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive