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Electronic Point Of Sale Aircraft Electronics Project Management Cyberinfrastructure Dependency Analysis Project Status Reports Governance Risk Management And Compliance Vendor Management Stakeholder Communications Risk Management Technical Delivery Management Issue Management Construction Management Escalation Procedures

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Problem Solving

A&O IT Group

About A&O IT Group

A&O IT Group, a global leader in managed IT services, brings over 50 years of expertise and operates in over 130 countries. Our customer-centric and people-focused approach ensures that we deliver tailored, scalable solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across various industries including retail, finance, healthcare, and hospitality. We live by our motto, “Engage & Delight,” always striving to exceed customer expectations. Our comprehensive services range from field services with professional onsite and dispatch engineers to IT project management and deployment services covering planning, implementation, and ongoing support. We also offer IT warehousing, staging, and logistics, managing everything from desktops to large-scale printers and peripherals. Our 24/7 service desk provides proactive monitoring and seamless IT support, while our network solutions cover design, migration, and security to ensure maximum connectivity and data protection. Additionally, A&O IT Group boasts robust cyber security consulting and testing services, with in-house experts specialising in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and more. Our heritage and experience, combined with our global reach, customer-centric approach, and scalability, make us a trusted partner for any IT needs. Recognised as a top growth Managed Service Provider (MSP) and one of the London Stock Exchange’s top UK companies to Inspire, we are proud of our industry recognition. Our proprietary software, FieldView, offers real-time visibility of our engineer scheduling and management, further enhancing our service delivery. Find out more about a career with A&O IT Group and browse for your dream job here https://www.aoitgroup.com/about-a-and-o/careers

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract - 1099 basis

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: 20 April 2025 — immediate availability required

Location: East coast USA

Travel: EMEA coordination required; some site visits likely

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a programme of new retail store openings on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will take end-to-end ownership of technology delivery across multiple concurrent site launches — working with internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and on-site teams to ensure each opening is delivered on time and to specification.

This is a fast-moving, hands-on role. The right person will be comfortable operating at pace, managing competing priorities, and keeping complex delivery programmes on track.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and drive project plans for new store technology deployments from pre-build through to go-live
Manage stakeholder communication across internal teams, contractors, and suppliers
Coordinate delivery of network infrastructure, retail technology (POS/EPOS), and AV systems across each site
Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and issues; escalate appropriately
Produce clear, timely project reporting for senior stakeholders
Liaise across EMEA time zones to maintain programme momentum

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrable project management experience, ideally with a recognised methodology (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent)
Proven track record delivering technology projects in a retail environment
New store openings experience is a strong advantage
Practical knowledge of network infrastructure, retail technology, and AV systems
Immediately available or able to start by 20 April 2025
East coast based preferred to support EMEA coordination windows
Strong communicator — able to manage multiple workstreams and diverse stakeholder groups simultaneously

ABOUT US:

A&O IT Group is an award-winning, fast-growth, global IT services and cyber security consultancy operating in over 130 countries. A&O IT Group is proud to sit within the Stock Exchange's Top 1000 most inspirational companies in the UK.

OUR VALUES:

Our team prides itself on our core values and commitment to doing the basics brilliantly. If you too strive to engage & delight, we would love to hear from you.