Senior Project Manager – Retail (Contract)

Senior Project Manager – Retail (Contract) On behalf of our client; Rapid Resource are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Contract) with a strong background in retail programme delivery to take full ownership of a high-profile retail client account. The position is on a 3-month contract basis with the opportunity to roll on. Working from home with Client site visits when required. Day Rate: £475 This role is suited to a senior contractor with hands-on experience delivering complex programmes within large retail organisations, including multi-site store environments and retail technology. You will act as the senior delivery lead, accountable for all programmes and projects delivered to the account from concept through deployment. Key Responsibilities * Own and lead end-to-end delivery of all programmes and projects for one major retail account * Manage multiple concurrent retail initiatives, including multi-site store rollouts and enterprise retail solutions * Provide senior-level programme governance, risk management, and financial oversight * Act as the primary delivery partner to senior retail stakeholders at Global, Regional, and Local levels * Lead, mentor, and coordinate Project Managers and delivery teams aligned to the account * Develop and manage integrated programme plans, budgets, and resource requirements * Track delivery milestones, costs, and risks, providing clear and concise reporting to internal leadership and the client * Lead programme communications, governance forums, and key decision points * Negotiate with internal teams, vendors, and retail stakeholders on scope, cost, and delivery timelines * Lead the delivery of global retail business and technology solutions, ensuring successful deployment across stores and regions About You * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience * 5+ years’ experience as a Senior Project or Programme Manager within a retail environment * Proven track record delivering complex programmes for large retail organisations or major retail accounts * Strong understanding of retail operations, store environments, and the challenges of multi-site delivery * Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable operating at senior client and executive levels * Highly self-sufficient and comfortable working independently in a contract role Desirable * PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner * Experience delivering store rollouts, POS, ERP, supply chain, or core retail systems