<div class="oJobDescription-textContainer oJobDescriptionbottomPadding oJobDescriptionnoDescLeadIn"><div><div><div><h2><u>Summary</u></h2>

</div><div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>£49,500 up to £70,400 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme</strong></p><p><strong>Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Just like you.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We are seeking a highly organised and experienced <strong>IT Project Manager</strong> to lead complex technology initiatives within our retail ecosystem. In this role, you will be the bridge between our internal IT teams, retail business units, and external third-party suppliers. You’ll be responsible for delivering critical projects—such as Point of Sale (POS) rollouts, Infrastructure components, such as Server and Networks and Store Openings — on time and within budget.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You’ll possess a deep understanding of the fast-paced retail environment and has a proven track record of managing vendor relationships to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and deliverables are met.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘To keep in line with company structure, this role will be called Consultant internally’</p></div></div><div><div><h2><u>What you'll do</u></h2>

</div><div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of IT projects from initiation to closure, strictly adhering to Project Management methodologies.</li><li>Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Create Project Initiation (PID and Statements of Work (SOW)</li><li>Develop full-scale project plans, critical path analysis, and communication documents.</li><li>Manage project budgets, tracking CapEx and OpEx to ensure zero overspend, raise and manage purchase orders</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors (e.g., installation and maintenance suppliers, hardware suppliers, logistics partners).</li><li>Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, contract negotiations, and vendor selection.</li><li>Monitor vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing any non-compliance or performance dips immediately.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers to ensure seamless integration of external tools with internal legacy systems.</li><li>Work closely with Retail Operations to understand store-level constraints and ensure technology rollouts minimize disruption to daily sales.</li><li>Manage the change management process, including training documentation and adoption strategies for new store technology.</li><li>Manage Incidents caused as a result of project works</li><li>Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans (e.g., supply chain disruptions, installation failures).</li><li>Conduct regular status meetings with the Steering Committee and stakeholders, providing transparent reporting on project health.</li><li>Produce and distribute project reports</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div></div><div><div><h2><u>What you'll need</u></h2>

</div><div><ul><li>Project Management experience in the Retail sector advantageous.</li><li>Proven experience managing high-value contracts and relationships with external IT vendors.</li><li>Experience rolling out hardware/software to a multi-site physical store network preferred.</li><li>Ability to translate technical constraints into business language for non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen to handle vendor disputes and contract renewals.</li><li>Comfortable working in a busy environment where priorities can shift rapidly.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Project Management tools &amp; Processes: RAID logs, Project trackers, scheduling, Excel/ Google Sheets</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2><u>What you'll receive</u></h2>

</div><div><p>&nbsp;</p><ul type="disc"><li>35 days holiday (pro rata)</li><li>10% in-store discount</li><li>Sabbatical</li><li>Enhanced family leave</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Plus, more of the perks you deserve</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.<br><br></p><p>Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>*Includes a 10% non-contractual London weighting</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.</p></div></div></div></div>