Everyone Together Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, youre helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but were united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.Everyone WelcomeAcross our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you Role specification We are seeking a highly skilled Technical IT Project Manager with a strong background in delivering Finance system changes. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and business financial objectives. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale finance focused IT infrastructure, software development, and systems integration projects. Ensuring all IT solutions align with the financial regulatory requirements and the DFS Groups control environment. Key Responsibilities `Project Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, delivery and transfer into Operation Service of complex IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Technical Integration: Work closely with developers, architects, security and service operations teams to oversee the implementation of finance system projects. Business Change: Working closely with business change in order to ensure that changes are assessed, planned and implemented successfully. Assist the business sponsor in creating robust business cases, defining key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success. Financial Management: Manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking actuals, and reporting on financial variances. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between technical & business stakeholders and the program management team. Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate technical and financial risks. Ensure project documentation meets strict industry compliance and audit standards. Agile/Waterfall Governance: Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall) based on project needs. Service Transition : Work closely with SDM (Service Delivery Management) teams to successfully transition change from project into Service BAU. Skills & Qualifications: Experience: 5 years of experience in IT Project Management, ideally around finance systems transformation & implementation. Proven track record in delivering complex projects to time, cost and quality. Previous experience managing migrations or API integrations between legacy financial systems and modern platforms. Experience of financial controls and adoption as part of systems and process improvements Technical Proficiency: Understanding of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Master certification is highly preferred. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills, analytical thinking, influencing and the ability to translate "tech-speak" for a finance-focused audience. Working Environment & Location: This position offers a hybrid working arrangement. The primary office location is the Group Support Center in Doncaster. A limited amount of travel within the UK may be required. DFS Benefits Competitive Pay based on experience Company Car Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsburys, ASOS, and IKEA Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay