Project Implementation & Test Lead

About the role

Very, the digital retailer behind Very, is hiring a Project Implementation & Test Lead in Derby. You will own projects that improve fulfilment capacity, efficiency and accuracy and enhance the customer journey, taking them from case building and approval through to implementation and thorough testing before they enter day-to-day operations. You report to the Senior Fulfilment Development Manager and lead User Acceptance Testing across several projects in the Business Change portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Build clear cases for change, complete upfront analysis and support projects through investment approval.
• Lead fulfilment change projects through delivery, handover and post-implementation review.
• Identify project risks early and put mitigating actions in place.
• Develop testing strategies, plans, scripts, acceptance criteria and go/no-go definitions.
• Lead User Acceptance and regression testing, manage results and defects and their impact.
• Bring operational and technical stakeholders together to support implementation and transition to BAU.
• Communicate project and testing progress clearly from purpose through to closure.

Required profile

• Experience delivering projects and an understanding of project management methodologies, risks and mitigation.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex or technical issues simply.
• Experience testing core systems, ideally in a large-scale automated logistics or warehouse environment.
• Experience working with technical, operational and project stakeholders.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and recommend solutions.
• Ability to build relationships internally and with external suppliers.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of system, regression and User Acceptance Testing.
• Experience with KNAPP WCS/WMS, Dürkopp, SOAPUI or AWS is particularly relevant.

What we offer

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• LinkedIn Learning access.
• Bonus potential linked to performance and business results.
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
• Matched pension up to 6%.

The vacancy is managed directly by the talent acquisition team. Successful candidates undergo a credit, CIFAS and Right to Work check, and a DBS check if required by the role. The process includes a 30-minute informal video call followed by a one-hour formal on-site interview.