Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Project Manager – Retail Sector Experience

Job Description

Our client, a leader in their field and the project is working with the leading retailers to launch some new products, is seeking a hands-on Project Manager with experience leading technology and business projects and who has project experience working with large retail brands or FMCG companies. This is a daily rate contract opportunity for an initial six-month term.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of IT and business transformation projects within a complex retail environment.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Lead planning sessions, define project scope, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Drive the delivery of key technology enhancements across retail systems, from PoS to supply chain and customer-facing solutions.
• Monitor project performance and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Deliver clear communication and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate vendor interactions and manage third-party delivery timelines.
• Ensure effective documentation and adherence to project governance practices.

About You

Experience Required

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience, ideally within large retail organisations or working with Retailers (Musgraves/ BWG/ Primark etc)
• Proven experience in delivering projects in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.
• Background in managing both IT and business change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
• Experience delivering projects in hybrid working models.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with or alongside major retail brands or FMCG companies.
• Knowledge of retail-specific systems (PoS, inventory management, merchandising platforms).
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.
• Vendor and third-party delivery management experience.

Educational Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related discipline.
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model based in Dublin City Centre.
• Standard weekday working hours.
• Competitive daily rate based on experience.

About Company

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV.