Project Manager (Retail) at UST Global, East Midlands/Remote, 3 Months, £Contract Rate

East Midlands (Hybrid)

3-Month Fixed-Term Contract or Inside IR35 Contract

Immediate Joiners Preferred

UST is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic IT and business change initiatives within a retail environment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive complex projects from inception through to successful delivery.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 9+ years of IT industry experience
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end IT projects
• Strong experience leading cross-functional teams across onshore and offshore locations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within a retail organisation
• Strong understanding of business processes across areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, and Retail Operations
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, planning, and delivery methodologies
• Project management certification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMP

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery from initiation through to implementation
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, and governance
• Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders
• Coordinate geographically distributed delivery teams
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives