Lead/Principal - Point of Sale (POS) Programme Manager
Nottingham (hybrid)
Max 2-3 days per week on-site in initial phase
We are seeking an experienced POS Programme Manager to lead and deliver large-scale Point of Sale (POS) transformation programmes for retail clients.
This role requires strong programme leadership, deep POS and Store functions domain knowledge, and the ability to manage complex, multi-vendor deliveries from design through rollout.
Key skills and experience:
Proven experience leading at least two large-scale POS transformations and rollout end to end
Hands-on experience and functional knowledge on POS products. NCR/ Xstore /GK POS is strongly preferred
Senior-level profile with the ability to lead complex POS change programmes.
Strong technical Programme Manager, capable of driving POS programme roadmap, Store Rollout strategy, drive decision making, leading POS architecture discussions and liaising with product vendor teams (not a generic programme manager profile)
Role and responsibilities:
Own the programme roadmap, delivery plan, governance, RAID management, and stakeholder reporting
Drive key programme decisions across scope, timeline, dependencies, and risk mitigation.
Engage closely with client stakeholders, retail operations, and senior sponsors to ensure alignment and successful outcome Lead end-to-end POS transformation programmes, including discovery, design, build, rollout, and hypercare.
Work with POS product vendors and system integrators (e.g. NCR, Oracle Xstore, GK) to manage delivery dependencies and resolve issues.
Lead cross-functional teams including architects, functional leads, technical teams, testing, and change management
Ensure strong focus on quality, stability, and business continuity during releases and store deployments.
Support consulting activities such as client workshops, solution reviews, executive updates, design recommendations
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
