Overview:
Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex projects end-to-end? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and driving successful outcomes? If so, we want to hear from you! As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will play a key role in defining and delivering projects that form part of our Change portfolio. You will lead projects from inception to service acceptance, ensuring on‑time delivery, budget control, and stakeholder satisfaction. Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, you'll drive the successful execution of IT and business transformation projects.
Responsibilities:
* Lead IT and business projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring successful outcomes.
* Define project objectives, risks, timelines, and budgets.
* Develop and manage project plans, tracking key deliverables and milestones.
* Work closely with stakeholders across IT, Business, and third‑party suppliers to ensure alignment.
* Ensure risks, issues, and dependencies are effectively managed.
* Champion best practices in project and programme management.
* Provide clear reporting in line with governance frameworks.
* Manage project budgets and liaise with Finance as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience: 10+ years in project delivery, ideally in IT and business transformation.
Skills: Strong stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Expertise: Proven ability to manage projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Qualifications: Prince2, MSP, PMP, or APM PMQ/PPQ; Agile certifications (CSM, PMI‑ACP) desirable.
Desirable: Experience in supply chain or retail environments.
Company Culture:
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever‑evolving here. We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open‑mindness and growth.
Benefits:
* 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
* Thrive Recognition Scheme
* Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
* Life Assurance
* Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
* Pension Scheme
* Access to a wide range of career development
* Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
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