Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Commercial projects (process, systems, operating model), ensuring delivery on time, within scope, budget and aligned with business priorities across many departments
• Define project scope, roadmap, milestones, and implementation plans, working closely with Product Category Teams, Planning, Pricing, Marketing, Supply Chain, Allocations, IT, Visual Merch, and ExCo project sponsors.
• Drive delivery of clear business cases with measurable KPIs (e.g., product availability, stock efficiency, sales uplift, process efficiency), track benefits, and ensure transparency of delivery progress.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and SMEs, ensuring strong collaboration, issue resolution, and consistent stakeholder engagement in a matrixed environment.
• Maintain governance frameworks, RAID logs, project documentation, and reporting throughout the end-to-­end delivery lifecycle.
• Prepare and facilitate workshops, drive decision‑making, and ensure pace, quality, and adherence to project objectives.
• Prepare and deliver regular updates to steering committees and senior sponsors, highlighting progress, risks, and required decisions.
• Support post‑implementation reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of Commercial processes across Product Category Management, Pricing, Marketing and Planning
• Shape and influence project priorities and sequencing, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy and capacity across teams.
• Manage external partners, vendors, and technology providers to ensure successful delivery of commercial initiatives.
• Drive change management, communication, and adoption plans to ensure new processes and systems are embedded across Commercial teams.
• Confidently challenge assumptions and propose alternatives to improve outcomes while maintaining strong relationships.
• Reporting Directly to Program Lead within Chief Product’s Officer structure.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager delivering cross‑functional business or commercial projects (e.g., product lifecycle, planning, stock flow, supply chain optimisation, commercial processes).
• Strong leadership, time management, facilitation, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in complex matrix organizations with multiple stakeholder groups (Category Management, Planning, Supply Chain, Stores, IT, Marketing, VM).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complexity into clear messages for senior stakeholders, including ExCo.
• Highly collaborative team player, able to build trust and drive alignment across functions.
• Commercial acumen (basic understanding of product lifecycle, stock flow, buying/planning processes, sales drivers).
• Ability to adapt plans and approaches in a fast‑moving retail environment to achieve project goals.
• Strong judgment in critical or high‑pressure situations; capable of driving timely decisions.
• High attention to detail, structure, and quality of delivery.

What we offer:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!
• A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees well‑being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on‑site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty‑based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work