About the position
Programme Manager – Retail & FMCG | Strategic IT & Business Transformation - 12-24 month contract
Our client is a dynamic, cash-based omni-channel retailer delivering fashion-value offerings across apparel, homeware, sportswear, financial services, and telecoms.
As they accelerate their digital and IT modernization journey, they’re seeking a seasoned Programme Manager to lead transformative initiatives across customer-facing and operational domains.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. ONLY APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULL.
?? What You’ll Lead
You’ll oversee a portfolio of high-impact IT and business projects, guiding a team of Senior and Junior Project Managers through three core workstreams:
- Point of Sale (POS) Systems Implementation
- Financial Services Expansion (call centres, cellular, credit)
- Customer Management Enhancements
?? Who You Are
- A strategic leader with 10+ years’ experience in Project Management, including proven success as a Programme Manager in Retail and FMCG environments.
- Adept at steering large-scale, complex programmes with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including direct liaison with CEOs, CFOs, and other C-level executives.
- A visionary with a passion for digital transformation, customer experience, and operational excellence.
- PMBOK or equivalent PM certification is beneficial, but not mandatory.
?? Key Responsibilities
- Develop and govern programme strategies aligned with business goals.
- Oversee planning, execution, and integration of POS, financial services, and customer management initiatives.
- Manage budgets, risks, and vendor relationships across multiple workstreams.
- Ensure seamless coordination, stakeholder alignment, and benefits realization.
- Deliver executive-level reporting and drive continuous improvement through post-project reviews.
Ready to drive transformation in a fast-paced, customer-centric retail environment?
Apply now and be part of a journey that’s reshaping the future of omni-channel retail.
Desired Skills:
- FMCG experience
- Portfolio of IT and business projects
- Develop & govern programme strategies
