IT Project Manager

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract - 1099 basis

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: 20 April 2025 — immediate availability required

Location: East coast USA

Travel: EMEA coordination required; some site visits likely

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a programme of new retail store openings on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will take end-to-end ownership of technology delivery across multiple concurrent site launches — working with internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and on-site teams to ensure each opening is delivered on time and to specification.

This is a fast-moving, hands-on role. The right person will be comfortable operating at pace, managing competing priorities, and keeping complex delivery programmes on track.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and drive project plans for new store technology deployments from pre-build through to go-live

• Manage stakeholder communication across internal teams, contractors, and suppliers

• Coordinate delivery of network infrastructure, retail technology (POS/EPOS), and AV systems across each site

• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and issues; escalate appropriately

• Produce clear, timely project reporting for senior stakeholders

• Liaise across EMEA time zones to maintain programme momentum

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable project management experience, ideally with a recognised methodology (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent)

• Proven track record delivering technology projects in a retail environment

• New store openings experience is a strong advantage

• Practical knowledge of network infrastructure, retail technology, and AV systems

• Immediately available or able to start by 20 April 2025

• East coast based preferred to support EMEA coordination windows

• Strong communicator — able to manage multiple workstreams and diverse stakeholder groups simultaneously

ABOUT US:

A&O IT Group is an award-winning, fast-growth, global IT services and cyber security consultancy operating in over 130 countries. A&O IT Group is proud to sit within the Stock Exchange's Top 1000 most inspirational companies in the UK.

OUR VALUES:

Our team prides itself on our core values and commitment to doing the basics brilliantly. If you too strive to engage & delight, we would love to hear from you.