IT Project Manager

Role overview

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects and programmes.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive project governance and keep delivery on track.
• Build stakeholder relationships across Technology and the wider business.
• Provide tailored communications and reporting to operational teams and senior leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues before they affect delivery.
• Coordinate workstreams and implement change successfully.
• Work with business teams to ensure solutions meet operational requirements.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience delivering complex projects and programmes.
• Strong project management skills covering cost, risk, time, and quality.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, adapting communication to different audiences.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and proactively drive programmes forward.

Desirable experience

• Retail technology programme delivery experience.
• Experience with AI-enabled technology solutions.
• Experience implementing Electronic Shelf Edge Labels (ESELs).
• Experience delivering large-scale operational or transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Workplace and schedule

• Hybrid working with attendance at Asda House in Leeds for a minimum of three days per week.
• Full-time, permanent role with 37.5 hours per week.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary plus benefits; no salary amount or cadence is specified.
• Benefits include a discretionary company bonus, matched pension contributions up to 7%, and a £5,700 car allowance.
• Other listed benefits include colleague discount, wellbeing services, inclusion networks, and parental leave policies.