Project Manager / Consultant for Digital Merchandising Tool Deployment (m/f)
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
Open, based on experience
Start Date:
07 Jul, 2025
Freelance Opportunity – Digital Project Manager (Retail Tool Rollout)
Duration: ASAP – November 2025
Work organisation: Hybrid (Remote + Onsite in Western Europe)
Client : International Client (Fashion & Retail)
We’re looking for a Digital Project Manager to support the rollout of an internal merchandising tool for a leading global retail brand.
Our client, a global leader in the fashion and sports industry, is launching a strategic digital transformation project aimed at their merchandising teams across multiple key markets. The goal is to roll out an innovative application centralizing product range creation and management.
As an independent consultant, you will support the deployment of the new application to merchandising and sales teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Using tools such as MS Excel, Smartsheet, and Copilot for data management and analysis.
- Collecting and consolidating user feedback to improve the tool throughout the project.
- Organizing and facilitating user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions with business teams, documenting results thoroughly.
- Creating and distributing diverse communication materials: newsletters, presentations, posts on internal platforms (Yammer, SharePoint).
- Designing and leading regular training sessions via MS Teams to support user adoption.
- Developing detailed range layouts and templates tailored to business needs to ensure a smooth transition.
- Collaborating closely with internal product owners and securing approvals on all deliverables.
Other Requirements
Ideal Profile:
- Proven experience in managing digital projects and deploying collaborative tools, preferably in retail or merchandising environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, and collaborative project management tools.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create training and marketing content.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous follow-up on testing and user feedback.
- Autonomy and ability to lead remote meetings and training sessions.
- Fluent English is required; experience in an international context is a plus.
Duration & Timeline:
The mission will start soon to support the final preparation phase for the go-live scheduled for November 10, 2025. The work will be mostly remote, with flexible scheduling for meetings and training.
