Business Change Project Manager - Sourcing Change

Business Change Project Manager - Sourcing Change London/Hybrid working Inside IR35 Contract 6 months + extension

Our client, one of the UKs top retailers, are looking for a highly capable Project Manager to join them on an initial 6 month contract basis. The Project Manager must have broad experience, particularly in international sourcing and a strong understanding of International and Asian markets.Key accountabilities:

• Ensuring the workstream is well-prepared for success.
• Project managing and supporting the business lead in the UK, as well as leaders in Asia and the wider delivery team.
• Managing project risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.
• Providing regular status updates in line with the Value Stream governance model.
• Overseeing project finances and ensuring they are accurately reflected in the Value Stream financial system.

Key deliverables:

• Managing the delivery of multiple workstreams, with a primary focus on the operating model change. This includes supporting the business lead in rolling out tools for assortment renegotiation/tendering, training, and capability building.
• Comprehensive risk and issue management.
• Developing and maintaining an end-to-end plan for the workstream delivery.

Key skills and experience:

• Experience in engaging and managing external project managers.
• Proven ability to manage change initiatives across different countries, ideally with specific expertise in Asia.
• A background in delivering change within sourcing operations, and familiarity with Buying, Merchandising, Design, and general merchandise would be a significant advantage.
• Experience in delivering organisational change across various employment law jurisdictions would also be beneficial.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now with an up to date CV!

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