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Freelance Client Project Manager/Lead

Waterloo Temporary Work from home View Job Description
Working closely with the Product Owner, Programme Manager and appointed Shopify Plus systems integrator, you will turn business requirements and the prioritised backlog into concrete delivery plans, manage sprint and release execution, coordinate cross-workstream dependencies and drive the platform through UAT and market-by-market go-live.This is a hands-on delivery leadership role for an experienced digital/eCommerce project manager.

Added 02/09/2026

  • Own the delivery of a major B2B eCommerce transformation
  • Lead a complex Shopify Plus rollout across 31 markets

About Our Client

Our client is an international B2B organisation undertaking a major digital transformation. The group is prioritising the implementation of a new Shopify Plus B2B eCommerce platform as its highest-urgency, customer-facing initiative.

The project covers a highly complex international storefront with approximately 60,000 SKUs, up to 500 variants, complex pricing structures and localisation requirements across 31 markets.

Job Description

As a Freelance Client Project Manager/Lead your responsibilities are:

  • Own the integrator delivery plan, sprint cadence and release roadmap ;
  • Translate the Product Owner's backlog into clear delivery plans and commitments ;
  • Manage the systems integrator relationship, delivery progress and escalations ;
  • Coordinate key eCommerce domains including catalogue, pricing, checkout, payments, accounts and loyalty ;
  • Drive the customer registration and VAT validation flow, including Shopify Flow, VIES and ERP synchronisation ;
  • Manage RAID, risks and dependencies across PIM, DAM, CRM, Marketing and ERP workstreams ;
  • Own the 31-market go-live sequence, including localisation of language, currency, VAT, payments, shipping and
  • returns ;
  • Coordinate UAT, test environments, defect triage and business sign-off ;

The Successful Applicant

A successful Freelance Client Project Manager/Lead should have:

  • 8+ years' experience leading complex digital/eCommerce platform deliveries at senior PM or Principal level, ideally in Shopify Plus B2B ;
  • Proven track record managing systems integrators, sprint planning, release governance and delivery escalations ;
  • Strong working knowledge of Shopify Plus B2B, including Companies, Company Locations, Contacts, Price Lists and Shopify Flow ;
  • Solid understanding of B2B eCommerce, including complex pricing, VAT/tax, credit limits, quotes, returns and loyalty ;
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating UAT, defect triage and business sign-off ;
  • Fluent English required; French is a plus ;

What's on Offer

Our customer offers you:

  • High-impact & long-term freelance transformation assignment ;
  • Direct ownership of a strategically important Shopify Plus B2B platform ;
  • International scope across 31 markets ;
  • Strong exposure to digital commerce, PIM, DAM, CRM and ERP transformation
Contact
Kristof Abikhalil
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7088172

Job summary

Sector
Information Technology
Sub Sector
IT Governance, Risk, Compliance & Audit
Industry
Retail
Location
Waterloo
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Kristof Abikhalil
Job Reference
JN-082026-7088172
Remote or office
Work from home

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