Project Manager - Retail Display / Point of Sale (POS)
Leicestershire
c. £45,000 to £55,000 DOE
Role Overview
Our client are looking for a Project Manager with Retail Display / Point of Sale (POS) experience. The successful candidate will take on primary responsibility for the control and management of retail Point of Sale (POS) projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. Reporting directly to the Head of Projects, you will coordinate internal and external resources to meet client expectations and uphold quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Management: Develop comprehensive project plans, including goals, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. Monitor progress and ensure projects stay on track and within financial parameters.
- Team Oversight: Lead multidisciplinary teams, assigning tasks, setting expectations, and fostering effective collaboration among designers, engineers, and production staff.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Manage communication with clients, suppliers, and internal teams by providing updates, gathering requirements, and resolving concerns, maintaining strong relationships for project success.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and promptly resolve issues that arise during project execution.
- Budget & Quality Control: Assist in setting budgets, monitor costs, and ensure manufacturing quality standards are met through inspections and quality assurance processes.
- Resource Coordination: Oversee procurement and resource utilisation to streamline production and deliver display products on time and within budget.
- Communication & Reporting: Utilise live project management tools to report progress, milestones, and financial updates to stakeholders through regular meetings and reports.
- Continuous Improvement: Seek opportunities to enhance processes, reduce costs, and adopt innovative manufacturing techniques, supporting the company’s growth initiatives.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Experience managing retail Point of Sale (POS) or comparable installation projects.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing demands, coupled with resilience and a can-do attitude.
- Proficiency with relevant software and project management systems.
Additional Details
- Location: East Midlands, UK
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, with a one-hour lunch
- Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme (3% employee, 5% employer after 3 months), with flexible contributions options
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company committed to quality and continuous improvement. If you possess the required experience and are eager to contribute to ambitious projects within a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply