via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Retail Project Manager

Lorien
City Of London Contract GBP 156,000 – 169,000
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Contract | 3-6 months | £650/day (Inside IR35) | Hybrid (2-3 days onsite + travel)

A leading global luxury retail client is seeking an experienced Retail IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic RFID and inventory visibility programmes across stores and distribution environments.

This is a high-impact role focused on end-to-end programme delivery, driving improvements in stock accuracy, supply chain efficiency, and omnichannel capability.

The Role You will take ownership of delivering complex retail technology initiatives, working across business and IT to ensure successful rollout and adoption.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading end-to-end project delivery (planning through to deployment and hypercare)

  • Creating and managing detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and dependencies

  • Establishing and running governance structures (SteerCo, reporting, executive updates)

  • Owning RAID logs and proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies

  • Coordinating multiple workstreams across retail, supply chain, and technology teams

  • Managing third-party vendors and delivery partners

  • Supporting delivery across stores and warehouse / distribution centre environments

What We're Looking ForEssential Experience • Strong background as a Retail IT Project Manager
  • Proven experience delivering complex technology programmes within retail environments

  • Hands-on expertise in: • Project planning and delivery

  • Governance and reporting

  • Risk and RAID management

  • Experience working across supply chain and warehouse / DC operations

  • Strong stakeholder engagement across business and IT functions

Desirable • Experience within luxury retail, fashion, or apparel
  • Exposure to RFID or inventory visibility programmes

  • Experience working with ERP, POS, WMS, or retail systems integrations

  • Prince2 (or equivalent) certification

Working Environment • Hybrid working: 2-3 days onsite per week
  • Travel to regional warehouses / DCs as required

  • Fast-paced, collaborative retail transformation environment

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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