Junior Project Manager

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Junior Project Manager for Tech will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact projects involving next-generation technologies. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects, managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. This role demands a strong blend of technical acumen and project management expertise to guide complex initiatives from inception through to successful completion.

In the role you are responsible for making things happen - by making the complex easier and bringing people together to create success. You focus on value creation and team empowerment to accelerate on the journey towards common strategic goals and exceptional customer/business results. You create joint plans, drive excellent execution and follow-up, always in tight collaboration with key stakeholders and contributors.

As a Junior Project you are typically leading a workstream in a project. You are familiar with the Project Management proficiency. You participate in the Project/Program Management Community.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & definition:

• Scope a defined workstream within a project and set objectives.
• Create timeline for the workstream.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Define project/program objectives, scope, and deliverables in alignment with the organization's goals.
• Develop detailed project/program roadmaps, timelines, and resource plans.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and issues, and develop mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder & change management:

• Act as the primary point of contact between senior leadership, sponsors, and project teams. Identify relevant stakeholders and establish a trustworthy relationship.
• Communicate project/program status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders through regular reporting. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including developers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership, to ensure smooth communication and execution.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with program goals.

Execution:

• Oversee multiple workstreams/projects under the project/program, ensuring each aligns with the overall objectives.
• Drive adoption of agile methodologies and best practices for project execution, continuously improving project delivery processes.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Ensure alignment with compliance, security, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with workstream leads/project leads to ensure successful execution and delivery.
• Assess, communicate and manage changes that may occur.

Functional competence:

• Overall knowledge of fashion retail business process and business models.
• Experience in our project management practices and tool (eg Jira, Anaplan, Miro…)
• Champion innovation and emerging trends, keeping up to date with industry advancements and recommending new tools or approaches that enhance project success

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Emerging Tech is at the forefront of strategic disruption on processes and tech, exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of fashion retail. Our team bridges the gap between business and technology, leveraging AI, immersive experiences, automation, and new digital capabilities to enhance customer experiences, optimise operations, and drive sustainable growth. We thrive on experimentation, collaboration, and rapid iteration to unlock new opportunities and create seamless, forward-thinking solutions for the H&M brand.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…

• A bachelor's or preferable a master's degree in technology or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Ideally 4-6 years of experience in project management, preferably in the fast fashion, consumer retail industry.
• Familiarity with project and program management methodologies, dual delivery models (eg waterfall, agile) as well as relevant certifications
• Ability to communicate in an engaging and effective way.
• Solid understanding of technologies such as AI, machine learning, cloud computing, blockchain, IoT, and big data.
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum, and other project management frameworks.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello, MS Project).
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical details into business value.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, working effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and software development life cycles.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification is a plus.
• A passion for emerging technologies and their potential to revolutionize industries.
• Our values are the starting point for how we act. They are put into action through their key behaviour's, guiding every colleague of the organization and directing consistent, value-driven behaviour and decision-making:
• Collaboration (e.g., the ability to be collaborative, inclusive, engaging)
• Empowerment (e.g., the ability to be empowering, trusting, listening)
• Innovation (e.g., the ability to be innovative, risk-tolerant, flexible)
• Improvement (e.g., the ability to be action oriented, taking ownership, willing to learn)
• Resourcefulness (e.g., the ability to be resourceful, responsible, proactive)
• Honesty (e.g., the ability to be open-minded, sincere, self-aware)
• Clarity (e.g., the ability to be clear, efficient, effective)
• Lead End-to-end project management for initiatives involving emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, IoT, cloud, etc.), ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including developers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership, to ensure smooth communication and execution.
• Identify and manage project risks, proactively addressing potential obstacles and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Lead technical execution of projects, ensuring that solutions meet the necessary standards for scalability, security, and performance.
• Monitor and track project performance using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project), providing regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

And people who are…

• Excited about working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Open to learning and adapting to new technologies and best practices.
• Team players with strong collaboration and communication skills.

WHO WE ARE

H&M is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about H&M here.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M , we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

We offer all our employees at H&M attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment types and countries.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it's our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

• We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.