Project Manager - IT Retail in Fareham

Project Manager – IT Retail

Institute of Communication

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead technology and retail projects across the UK and ROI at Institute of Communication.

Project Manager – IT Retail | 6-Month Contract

Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week on-site in Fareham.

Start: ASAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects/workstreams end-to-end, ensuring timelines and outcomes are met.
• Maintain RAIDD and action logs, managing risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Work with Product Owners to understand roadmap impacts and support decision‑making.
• Use a collaborative \’test and learn\’ approach when working with third parties and SaaS providers.
• Track progress, ensuring clear ownership and accountability across teams.
• Manage cross‑functional and third‑party dependencies to keep delivery on track.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to senior stakeholders.
• Lead meetings, workshops, and cross‑team collaboration.
• Follow PMO frameworks and maintain accurate portfolio reporting.
• Run lessons‑learned sessions and support ongoing process improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the Retail Sector.
• Strong knowledge of RAIDD management, governance processes, and project controls.
• Experience collaborating with third parties and delivering projects involving SaaS solutions.
• Ability to work confidently across both agile and waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with strong adaptability and effective time management.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• A hands‑on, proactive approach with the ability to identify issues early and drive effective mitigation.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and M365 (Teams, SharePoint, Office).

Details

• Contract: Initial 6 months
• Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) depending on experience
• Location: Hybrid / Fareham