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Job Description - Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager
  • Contract Duration: 12-18 months
  • Office Location: Leeds (Hybrid – ~80% remote, 1x/week onsite during critical phases)
  • Job Type: Contract

Join our team as a Technical Project Manager and lead the pilot rollout of smart carts n large UK based supermarket retailer. This role involves significant stakeholder management, acting as Instacart’s UK lead, and interfacing with the supermarkets and third-party vendors. You will collaborate with US-based engineers and local teams, providing technical oversight in architecture and API integrations.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Manage project delivery timelines and milestones for the rollout of smart technology in retail environments.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between our client and the supermarket, as well as with third-party vendors such as Deloitte and Accenture.
  • Provide technical oversight and input into the architecture and integration strategies.
  • Facilitate regular communication and reporting, providing updates, risk logs, and action plans to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support operational assessments post-implementation to evaluate outcomes like labour savings and efficiencies.
  • Travel to th HQ in Leeds as required, with increased frequency during critical go-live preparation phases.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years in technical project management, preferably within retail technology or SaaS integrations.
  • Strong understanding of APIs, technical architecture, and integration workflows.
  • Proven experience in managing relationships with vendors and consultancies such as Deloitte and Accenture.
  • Excellent organisational and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones with US-based teams.
  • Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and project management tools such as Jira.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in the grocery or retail sectors.
  • Familiarity with smart devices, IoT, or embedded systems.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certifications (beneficial but not required).
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects with major retail partners.
  • Flexible working arrangements with significant remote work possibilities.
  • Exposure to international teams and high-profile consultancy partners.

To apply for this Technical Project Manager position, please submit your CV and a member of the reed Professional Services Team will be in touch. 

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