Project Manager/Implementation Consultant

Leeds Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year
  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits
  • Hybrid working

About Our Client

Are you a Project Manager with a background in the Grocery Retail Sector? If so, I have the perfect role for you!

I am working with a SaaS company within the Retail space.

This innovative organisation supplies merchandising solutions to large supermarket clients across the UK and globally.

They are searching for an Project Manager/Implementation Consultant to join their growing business as they roll out some very exciting and forward thinking projects.

This role is based in Leeds and offers hybrid working with 3-4 days in office.

Job Description

  • Project manage the full Software Implementation Life Cycle including scoping, through
  • installation to go live and beyond
  • Planning and definition of the project scope and objectives
  • Ability to derive scope, quality, cost, and timelines associated with a project
  • Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
  • Analysis and management of project risks and how the business mitigates against them
  • and identification of additional opportunities
  • Building an understanding of our clients' businesses, sectors, and markets
  • Creating process flow diagrams of "as is" processes and working with the business to
  • re-engineer and create 'to be' processes
  • Gather, define and clearly communicate client Requirements
  • Support the design, test and implementation of new processes and systems requirements
  • Help to analyse problems, challenging current state thinking appropriately
  • Ensure all data capture, analysis and recommendations are fully documented, auditable,
  • and available for handover to delivery
  • Running client orientations and workshops
  • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to its stakeholders including the Executive
  • Team and the Board
  • Establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders
  • Engagement with individuals at all levels, building trust to gain insight and critiques of
  • current business processes
  • Produce progress reports both internally and for the client
  • Undertake business reviews & health-checks

The Successful Applicant

  • Project Management experience within Retail is essential
  • 4+ years IT Project Management OR equivalent experience in a Retailer
  • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best
  • practices
  • Ability to understand and articulate complex issues in a clear and concise manner
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to engage, build trust and form quick relationships both
  • internally and with our clients
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Strong organisation and planning skills
  • Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office and Google Suites

What's on Offer

  • Salary range is £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid working
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • 25 Days Annual Leave
Contact
Chloe Mcdonnell
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6225858
Phone number
+44 161 829 0356

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Project Manager
Sector
Retail
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chloe Mcdonnell
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0356
Job reference
JN-102023-6225858