IT Project Manager (Contract) – Retail Transformation

Location: Singapore

Contract: 12 months (extendable)

Working model: Hybrid

Overview

We are supporting a leading regional retail group undergoing a large-scale digital and store transformation programme across APAC. They are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager / Transformation PM to drive end-to-end delivery across retail systems, store technology, and customer experience initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and business transformation projects across retail operations (POS, CRM, eCommerce, store systems)
• Work closely with business stakeholders (Retail Ops, Merchandising, Supply Chain) to translate requirements into delivery plans
• Manage full project lifecycle — planning, budgeting, execution, and reporting
• Drive deployment of retail applications including rollout, testing, and post-go-live support
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (vendors, developers, business analysts)
• Ensure minimal disruption to store operations during system rollouts
• Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and programme stakeholders

Key Requirements

• 6–12+ years of experience as a Project Manager / IT Manager / Transformation PM
• Proven experience delivering projects within retail / consumer / eCommerce environments
• Strong exposure to at least one of:
  • POS / store systems
  • Retail ERP (SAP, Oracle Retail, etc.)
  • Omnichannel / eCommerce platforms
• Experience managing store rollouts, system migrations, or digital transformation initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management — able to bridge business and tech
• Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset (not purely governance PMO)

Nice to Have

• Experience with regional rollouts (APAC)
• Exposure to cloud / data / AI initiatives in retail
• Agile / Scrum or PMP certification

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.